congruous
Americanadjective
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exhibiting harmony of parts.
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appropriate or fitting.
adjective
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corresponding or agreeing
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suitable; appropriate
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of congruous
1590–1600; from Latin congruus, equivalent to con- con- + gru- ( see congruent) + -us -ous
Example Sentences
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Congruous with such a mood is the manner in which, while Mr. Hardy opposes himself to Christianity, he cannot forget it.
From Visions and Revisions A Book of Literary Devotions by Powys, John Cowper
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