congruous

English

Etymology

From Middle English [Term?], from Latin congruus, from congruō (“I coincide with; I agree”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˌkɑŋ.ɡɹu.əs/

• Audio (Southern England):

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Adjective

congruous (comparative more congruous, superlative most congruous)

1. Corresponding in character.
2. Harmonious.

Synonyms

• congruent

Antonyms

• incongruous

Derived terms

• congruously
• congruousness
• noncongruous

 

Translations

corresponding in character

• Esperanto: akorda
• French: congru (fr)

harmonious — see harmonious