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UK:^*^*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˈkɒŋɡrʊəs/US:USA pronunciation: respellingUSA pronunciation: respelling(kong′gro̅o̅ əs)

con•gru•ous (kong′gro̅o̅ əs),USA pronunciation adj.

exhibiting harmony of parts.
appropriate or fitting.

Latin congruus, equivalent. to con- con- + gru- (see congruent) + -us -ous
1590–1600

con′gru•ous•ly, adv.
con′gru•ous•ness, n.

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congruous /ˈkɒŋɡrʊəs/ adj

corresponding or agreeing
suitable; appropriate

Etymology: 16th Century: from Latin congruus suitable, harmonious; see congruentcongruity /kənˈɡruːɪtɪ/, ˈcongruousness n

'congruous' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):

compatible - congruent - becoming - cohere - concinnous - congruity - consistent - consonant - harmonious - identical - incongruous

Synonyms: suitable, appropriate, fitting, consonant, fit, more...

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