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Meaning of incongruity
The state of being inconsistent or incompatible.
Etymology of incongruity
The word "incongruity" has its roots in the Latin words "in-" meaning "not" and "congruus" meaning "agreeing" or "suitable", with the suffix "-ity" forming a noun indicating a state or quality.
The term has been used in English since the 15th century to describe a lack of harmony or consistency.
Synonyms
discrepancy
inconsistency
contradiction
paradox
absurdity
illogic
incongruence
incompatibility
clash
discord
mismatch
disproportion
unevenness
imbalance
asymmetry
irregularity
anomaly
aberration
inconsonance
dissonance
discordance
inconclusiveness
ambiguity
vagueness
obscurity
uncertainty
doubtfulness
implausibility
unlikeliness
improbability
incoherence
disjointedness
fragmentation
disconnectedness
incohesiveness
Definitions
- The quality of being inconsistent or inappropriate.
- * A thing that is inconsistent or inappropriate.
Usage Examples
- The comedian's jokes relied on the incongruity between his refined appearance and his crude humor.
- * The artist's use of bright colors and dark themes created an interesting incongruity in her paintings.
Antonyms
congruity
consistency
harmony
coherence
compatibility
balance
symmetry
regularity
normality
consistency
uniformity
evenness
proportion
agreement
concord
accord
harmony
synchrony
coordination
cooperation
unity
cohesion
coherence
orderliness
methodicalness
systematicness