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   What does incongruous mean?

   • The meaning of INCONGRUOUS is lacking congruity. How to use incongruous in a sentence. Did you know?

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   What does incongruous effect mean?

   • an incongruous effect; incongruous behavior. an incongruous mixture of architectural styles. actions that were incongruous with their professed principles. “Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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   When was incongruous first used?

   • The earliest known use of the adjective incongruous is in the early 1600s. OED's earliest evidence for incongruous is from 1611, in the writing of Randle Cotgrave, lexicographer. incongruous is a borrowing from Latin, combined with an English element. Etymons: Latin incongruus, ‑ous suffix.

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   What is an example of incongruous behavior?

   • For example, mismatched colors in an outfit or a humorous comment in a serious conversation can be considered incongruous. This term often implies a sense of awkwardness or inappropriateness due to the stark disparity between what is expected and what is observed.

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   The meaning of INCONGRUOUS is lacking congruity. How to use incongruous in a sentence. Did you know?

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   2 meanings: 1. incompatible with (what is suitable); inappropriate 2. containing disparate or discordant elements or parts.... Click for more definitions.

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   Incongruous definition: out of keeping or place; inappropriate; unbecoming. See examples of INCONGRUOUS used in a sentence.

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   History and etymology of incongruous. The adjective 'incongruous' has its roots in Latin. It is derived from the Latin word 'incongruus,' which combines 'in,' indicating negation or absence, and 'congruus,' meaning 'fitting' or 'appropriate.'. Therefore, 'incongruous' etymologically conveys the idea of not being fitting or consistent within a ...

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   What does the adjective incongruous mean? There are six meanings listed in OED's entry for the adjective incongruous , two of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.