congruous

[ kong-groo-uhs ]

adjective

1. exhibiting harmony of parts.
2. appropriate or fitting.

congruous

/ ˈkɒŋɡrʊəs; kənˈɡruːɪtɪ /

adjective

1. corresponding or agreeing
2. suitable; appropriate

Derived Forms

• ˈcongruously, adverb
• congruity, noun

Other Words From

• 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

Word History and Origins

Origin of congruous¹

1590–1600; from Latin congruus, equivalent to con- con- + gru- ( congruent ) + -us -ous

Word History and Origins

Origin of congruous¹

C16: from Latin congruus suitable, harmonious; see congruent

Example Sentences

And the Secret Congee experience is congruous with the Ginger & Scallion one beyond serving variations of one great dish.

From Seattle Times

While not exactly congruous, the moment harks back to 2010 when Democrats took what President Barack Obama called a “shellacking” in the midterm election.

From Seattle Times

“Hinton’s tweets on June 1 are not congruous with our club values, and as such, he will no longer be representing the organization in an ambassadorial capacity.”

From Seattle Times

The wall featured a gate fashioned from recycled boards, all very vernacular and congruous.

From Washington Post

The okapi is a congruous African animal, but a dinosaur would be an anachronism.

From Nature