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congruous

/ˈkɑŋgrəwəs/
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Other forms: congruously

Definitions of congruous
  1. adjective
    corresponding in character or kind
    synonyms: congruent
    appropriate
    suitable for a particular person, place, condition, etc.
    harmonious
    suitable and fitting
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    antonyms:
    incongruous
    lacking in harmony or compatibility or appropriateness
    discrepant, inconsistent
    not in agreement
    inappropriate, incompatible, out of keeping, unfitting
    not in keeping with what is correct or proper
    inharmonious
    lacking in harmony of parts
    ironic, ironical
    characterized by often poignant difference or incongruity between what is expected and what actually is
  2. adjective
    suitable or appropriate together
    synonyms:
    compatible
    able to exist and perform in harmonious or agreeable combination
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