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CONGRUOUS

Dictionary entry overview: What does congruous mean?

• CONGRUOUS (adjective)
The adjective CONGRUOUS has 2 senses:

1. corresponding in character or kind
2. suitable or appropriate together

Familiarity information: CONGRUOUS used as an adjective is rare.

Dictionary entry details

• CONGRUOUS (adjective)

Sense 1

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Meaning:

Corresponding in character or kind

Synonyms:

congruent; congruous

Similar:

appropriate; harmonious (suitable and fitting)

Antonym:

incongruous (lacking in harmony or compatibility or appropriateness)

Sense 2

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Meaning:

Suitable or appropriate together

Similar:

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

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