Antonyms for congruous


Grammar : Adj
Spell : kong-groo-uh s
Phonetic Transcription : ˈkɒŋ gru əs


Definition of congruous

Origin :
  • c.1600, from Latin stem congru- (see congruent) + -ous.
  • adj corresponding, suitable
Example sentences :
  • But the image is complete, congruous, and capable of being championed.
  • Extract from : « Minor Poets of the Caroline Period, Vol III » by John Cleveland
  • All around is the irrational, that which is not congruous with reason.
  • Extract from : « Collected Papers on Analytical Psychology » by C. G. Jung
  • This is a fine illustration of an addendum that is congruous.
  • Extract from : « How to See a Play » by Richard Burton
  • He has a notion of the conduct that is congruous to love's nature.
  • Extract from : « The Expositor's Bible: The Epistle to the Philippians » by Robert Rainy
  • Moran in Magdalena Bay was consistent, congruous, and fitted into her environment.
  • Extract from : « Moran of the Lady Letty » by Frank Norris
  • They are so many atoms, not forming a congruous or harmonious whole.
  • Extract from : « The International Monthly, Volume 3, No. 3, June, 1851 » by Various
  • The mental set facilitates responses that are congruous with itself.
  • Extract from : « Psychology » by Robert S. Woodworth
  • It is congruous with the nature of Polytheism to admit some measure of toleration.
  • Extract from : « The History of Freedom » by John Emerich Edward Dalberg-Acton
  • The lighting may always be dignified, impressive, and congruous.
  • Extract from : « Artificial Light » by M. Luckiesh
  • No doubt it would be more reasonable and more "congruous" that Bacon's book should suggest Bacon.
  • Extract from : « De Libris: Prose and Verse » by Austin Dobson

Synonyms for congruous

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