incongruous

Definitions


[ɪnˈkɒŋɡrʊəs], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- not in harmony or keeping with the surroundings or other aspects of something
(e.g: the duffel coat looked incongruous with the black dress she wore underneath)


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Origin:
early 17th century: from Latin incongruus (from in- ‘not’ + congruus ‘agreeing, suitable’, from the verb congruere) + -ous




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