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incongruity
Incongruity (noun) means the state of not fitting together or matching properly.
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1
The state of not fitting together or matching properly.
2
A particular point where things clash or fail to agree.
3
Something that does not fit or match its surroundings.
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Etymology
Came into English from Middle French incongruité, which developed from Medieval Latin incongruitās, in turn from Latin incongruus.
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What is the meaning of incongruity?
"incongruity" (noun) means the state of not fitting together or matching properly.
What is another word for incongruity?
Other words for "incongruity" include incongruousness, discrepancy, dissimilarity, inconsistency.
What is the opposite of incongruity?
The opposite of "incongruity" is congruity.
What are the different meanings of incongruity?
"incongruity" has 3 main meanings: 1. The state of not fitting together or matching properly; 2. A particular point where things clash or fail to agree; 3. Something that does not fit or match its surroundings.
