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Synonyms & Similar Words
inconsistency
discrepancy
contradiction
paradox
absurdity
illogic
incongruence
incompatibility
mismatch
clash
discord
disparity
irregularity
anomaly
aberration
deviation
inconsequence
irrelevance
unrelatedness
dissonance
incongruousness
unfitness
inaptness
impropriety
inappropriateness
unseemliness
disrelish
unlikeliness
implausibility
unreasonableness
Meaning of Incongruity
The state of being incongruous or inconsistent.
Definitions
- The state of being incongruous or inconsistent, especially between two or more things that are compared or juxtaposed
- A thing that is incongruous or inconsistent with something else
Etymology of Incongruity
The word "incongruity" originates from the Latin words "in-" meaning "not" and "congruus" meaning "agreeing" or "suited", with the suffix "-ity" forming a noun indicating a state or condition
The term has been used in the English language since the 15th century to describe a lack of harmony or consistency between things
Example Uses
- The incongruity between the luxurious decor and the rundown neighborhood was striking
- The comedian's joke relied on the incongruity between the expected and actual punchlines
- The artist's use of bright colors and dark themes created an interesting incongruity in the painting
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
harmony
consistency
congruity
compatibility
coherence
unity
agreement
concord
accordance
synchrony
symphony
coordination
balance
conciliation
reconciliation
consistency
uniformity
regularity
normality
naturalness
logic
reasonableness
plausibility