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congruous

[kong-groo-uhs] Origin

con·gru·ous

[kong-groo-uhs]
adjective
1.
exhibiting harmony of parts.
2.
appropriate or fitting.

Origin:
1590–1600; < Latin congruus, equivalent to con- con- + gru- (see congruent) + -us -ous

con·gru·ous·ly, adverb
con·gru·ous·ness, noun
non·con·gru·ous, adjective
non·con·gru·ous·ly, adverb
non·con·gru·ous·ness, noun
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un·con·gru·ous, adjective
un·con·gru·ous·ly, adverb
un·con·gru·ous·ness, noun
COLLAPSE

congruous, congruent, incongruous, incongruent.
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Congruous is always a great word to know.
So is callithumpian. Does it mean:
a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes.
a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc.
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World English Dictionary
congruous (ˈkɒŋɡrʊəs)
 
adj
1.  corresponding or agreeing
2.  suitable; appropriate
 
[C16: from Latin congruus suitable, harmonious; see congruent]
 
congruity
 
n
 
'congruousness
 
n
 
'congruously
 
adv

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congruous
c.1600, from L. congruus (see congruent).
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