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Synonyms & Similar Words
discrepancy
inconsistency
contradiction
paradox
incongruity
irregularity
anomaly
aberration
deviation
mismatch
discord
disparity
imbalance
unevenness
asymmetry
disproportion
incongruousness
dissonance
clash
conflict
incompatibility
incoherence
illogic
absurdity
inconsequence
inconsistency
irregularity
aberrance
anomaly
discordance
mismatch
unevenness
Meaning of Incongruence
The state of being inconsistent or out of place
Definitions
- The state of being inconsistent or out of keeping; a lack of harmony or compatibility
- * A discrepancy or inconsistency between two things
Etymology of Incongruence
The word "incongruence" originated from the Latin words "in-" (meaning "not") and "congruere" (meaning "to come together" or "to agree"), with the suffix "-ence" (forming a noun indicating a state or condition)
Historically, the term has been used in various fields, including philosophy, psychology, and mathematics, to describe a lack of harmony or consistency between elements
Example Uses
- The researcher noted a significant incongruence between the theoretical model and the empirical data
- * The artist's use of clashing colors created an intentional incongruence that added to the overall impact of the piece