Meaning of incongruous in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Qualitative Adjective
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˌɪnˈkɑŋɡruəs/

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  1. Qualitative Adjective

    incongruous

    Etymology

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

    Definitions

    1. lacking in harmony or compatibility or appropriateness

    Examples

    • « a plan incongruous with reason »
    • « incongruous behavior »
    • « a joke that was incongruous with polite conversation »

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