congruous
[ kong-groo-uhs ]
adjective
exhibiting harmony of parts.
appropriate or fitting.
Origin of congruous
1Other words from congruous
- 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
- un·con·gru·ous, adjective
- un·con·gru·ous·ly, adverb
- un·con·gru·ous·ness, noun
Words that may be confused with congruous
- congruous , congruent
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British Dictionary definitions for congruous
congruous
/ (ˈkɒŋɡrʊəs) /
adjective
corresponding or agreeing
suitable; appropriate
Origin of congruous
1C16: from Latin congruus suitable, harmonious; see congruent
Derived forms of congruous
- congruity (kənˈɡruːɪtɪ) or congruousness, noun
- congruously, adverb
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