incongruence

[ in-kong-groo-uhns, in-kuhn-groo-, -kuhng- ]

noun

1. the state or condition of not being in agreement, accordance, or harmony, or the degree to which things are in this state:

   The incongruence in cultural values and norms between Americanized adolescents and their more traditional immigrant parents can lead to family conflict and adolescent behavior problems.

Word History and Origins

Origin of incongruence¹

First recorded in 1580–90; from Late Latin incongruentia, from Latin incongruent-, stem of incongruēns “inconsistent”; incongruent ( def )

Example Sentences

"The review found that not enough is known about the longer-term impacts of puberty blockers for children and young people with gender incongruence to know whether they are safe or not," the report said.

From BBC

Study findings have informed changes in policy regarding treatment of gender incongruence in minors.

From Salon

Other forms of gender incongruence, such as identifying as nonbinary or gender nonconforming, further challenge the idea that children should be forced to abide by traditional gender categories.

From Scientific American

“The main objective is to alleviate distress associated with gender incongruence and promote the individual’s global functioning and well-being,” the N.H.S. guidance said.

From New York Times

Many Vietnamese noted the incongruence of a top communist official eating a dish costing more than his monthly salary, and right after he had paid a visit to the grave of Karl Marx in London.

From BBC