inconcinnity

[ in-kuhn-sin-i-tee ]

noun

1. lack of proportion and congruity; inelegance.

Word History and Origins

Origin of inconcinnity¹

First recorded in 1615–1625; in- ³( def ) + concinnity ( def )

Example Sentences

Inconcinnity, in-kon-sin′i-ti, n. want of congruousness or proportion.—adj.

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