congruous
pronunciation
How to pronounce congruous in British English:
UK ['kɒngrʊəs]
How to pronounce congruous in American English:
US [ˈkɑŋɡruəs]
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- Adjective:
- corresponding in character or kind
- suitable or appropriate together
Word Origin
- congruous (adj.)
- c. 1600, from Latin stem congru- (see congruent) + -ous.
Example
- 1. His actions are congruous with his principles .
- 2. The quality or fact of being congruous .
- 3. Your behavior is not congruous to your social rank .
- 4. Your behaviour is not congruous with your rank .
- 5. Measures congruous with the seriousness of the situation .