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congruous

8 synonyms and 1 antonym for congruous, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.

Adj — Fitting well with something else in style or type.

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Still standard English, but they carry more weight.

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Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.

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Etymology

Came into English via Middle English [Term?], from Latin congruus, itself from congruō (“to coincide with; to agree”).

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