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- [in-kuh n-groo-i-tee, -kuh ng-]
- /ˌɪn kənˈgru ɪ ti, -kəŋ-/
- /ˌɪn.kəŋˈɡruː.ə.ti/
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- [in-kuh n-groo-i-tee, -kuh ng-]
- /ˌɪn kənˈgru ɪ ti, -kəŋ-/
Definitions of incongruity word
- noun plural incongruity the quality or condition of being incongruous. 1
- noun plural incongruity something incongruous. 1
- noun incongruity The state of being incongruous or out of keeping. 1
- abbreviation INCONGRUITY inconsistency 1
- noun incongruity sth inconsistent 1
- variable noun incongruity The incongruity of something is its strangeness when considered together with other aspects of a situation. 0
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Origin of incongruity
First appearance:
before 1525 One of the 28% oldest English words
From the Late Latin word incongruitās, dating back to 1525-35. See in-3, congruity
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Parts of speech for Incongruity
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incongruity popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for incongruity
noun incongruity
- inconsistency — the quality or condition of being inconsistent.
- difference — the state or relation of being different; dissimilarity: There is a great difference between the two.
- mismatch — to match badly or unsuitably.
- inappropriateness — not appropriate; not proper or suitable: an inappropriate dress for the occasion.
- oddness — differing in nature from what is ordinary, usual, or expected: an odd choice.
Antonyms for incongruity
noun incongruity
- consistency — Consistency is the quality or condition of being consistent.
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