congruous en · ADJ
Pronunciation
- /ˈkɒŋ.ɡɹuː.əs/ (Received-Pronunciation)
- /ˈkɑŋ.ɡɹu.əs/ (General-American)
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Etymology
From Middle English [Term?], from Latin congruus, from congruō (“to coincide with; to agree”).
Meanings
- Corresponding in character.
- Harmonious.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most congruous | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more congruous | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |
Antonyms
Deriveds
congruously · congruousness · uncongruous · noncongruous
Synonyms
congruent · in line · congruous · consistent · uniform · in step · commensurate · compliant · proportionate · conformant · conformable · in line · compatible · congruent · consistent
Translations (3)
eo akorda (corresponding in character) · de kongruent (corresponding in character) · fr congru (corresponding in character)