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Synonyms & Similar Words
inconsistent
contradictory
incompatible
discordant
at odds
conflicting
discrepant
mismatched
ill-matched
uneven
lopsided
asymmetrical
irregular
anomalous
aberrant
inconsonant
dissonant
uncoordinated
unharmonious
jarring
clashing
disparate
divergent
unequal
disproportionate
incommensurate
inapt
inappropriate
unfitting
unbecoming
inapposite
incoherent
irrational
unreasonable
absurd
preposterous
ludicrous
inconsequential
unrelated
extraneous
foreign
alien
out of place
Meaning of Incongruent
The primary meaning of "incongruent" refers to something that does not match, fit, or harmonize with something else.
Definitions
- Not compatible or in harmony with something else
- * Not matching or in agreement with something
- * Lacking coherence or consistency
Etymology of Incongruent
The word "incongruent" originates from the Latin words "in-" (meaning "not") and "congruere" (meaning "to come together" or "to agree"), with the suffix "-ent" forming an adjective.
Historically, the word has been used to describe things that do not fit or match, whether in a physical, logical, or aesthetic sense.
Example Uses
- The new policy is incongruent with the company's values.
- * The modern furniture looked incongruent in the old mansion.
- * The plot twist was incongruent with the rest of the story.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
congruent
consistent
compatible
harmonious
matching
coherent
rational
reasonable
sensible
logical
fitting
suitable
apt
appropriate
becoming
coherent
coordinated
uniform
symmetrical
balanced
proportionate
commensurate