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CONGRUOUS
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I. (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Suitable or appropriate together
Classified under:
Similar:
compatible (able to exist and perform in harmonious or agreeable combination)
Derivation:
congruity; congruousness (the quality of agreeing; being suitable and appropriate)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Corresponding in character or kind
Synonyms:
congruent; congruous
Classified under:
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)
