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CONGRUOUS

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does congruous mean? 

CONGRUOUS (adjective)
  The adjective CONGRUOUS has 2 senses:

1. corresponding in character or kindplay

2. suitable or appropriate togetherplay

  Familiarity information: CONGRUOUS used as an adjective is rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


CONGRUOUS (adjective)


Sense 1

Meaning:

Corresponding in character or kind

Synonyms:

congruent; congruous

Similar:

harmonious (suitable and fitting)

Also:

appropriate (suitable for a particular person or place or condition etc)

Antonym:

incongruous (lacking in harmony or compatibility or appropriateness)

Derivation:

congruity; congruousness (the quality of agreeing; being suitable and appropriate)


Sense 2

Meaning:

Suitable or appropriate together

Similar:

compatible (able to exist and perform in harmonious or agreeable combination)

Derivation:

congruity; congruousness (the quality of agreeing; being suitable and appropriate)


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