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- [in kong-groo-uh nt, kuh n-groo-, kuh ng-]
- /ɪn ˈkɒŋ gru ənt, kənˈgru-, kəŋ-/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [in kong-groo-uh nt, kuh n-groo-, kuh ng-]
- /ɪn ˈkɒŋ gru ənt, kənˈgru-, kəŋ-/
Definition of in-congruent word
- adjective in-congruent not congruent. 1
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Origin of in-congruent
First appearance:
before 1525 One of the 28% oldest English words
1525-35; < Latin incongruent- (stem of incongruēns) inconsistent. See in-3, congruent
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Parts of speech for In-congruent
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
in-congruent popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
Synonyms for in-congruent
adj in-congruent
- conflicting — clashing; contradictory
- contradictory — If two or more facts, ideas, or statements are contradictory, they state or imply that opposite things are true.
- contrary — Ideas, attitudes, or reactions that are contrary to each other are completely different from each other.
- different — not alike in character or quality; distinct in nature; dissimilar: The two brothers are very different, although they are identical twins.
- discordant — being at variance; disagreeing; incongruous: discordant opinions.
Antonyms for in-congruent
adj in-congruent
- consonant — A consonant is a sound such as 'p', 'f', 'n', or 't' which you pronounce by stopping the air flowing freely through your mouth. Compare vowel.
- harmonious — marked by agreement in feeling, attitude, or action: a harmonious group.
- peaceful — characterized by peace; free from war, strife, commotion, violence, or disorder: a peaceful reign; a peaceful demonstration.
- agreeable — If something is agreeable, it is pleasant and you enjoy it.
- conflicting — clashing; contradictory
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