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incongruous

Syllabification: (in·con·gru·ous)
Pronunciation: /inˈkäNGgro͞oəs/

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Definition of incongruous

adjective

  • not in harmony or keeping with the surroundings or other aspects of something:the duffel coat looked incongruous with the black dress she wore underneath

Derivatives

incongruously

adverb

Origin:

early 17th century: from Latin incongruus (from in- 'not' + congruus 'agreeing, suitable', from the verb congruere) + -ous

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