Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
discongruity
noun
/ˌdɪs.kənˈɡruː.ɪ.ti/
Definition
The state or quality of being incongruous or mismatched; a lack of harmony or compatibility.
Examples
- The discongruity between his words and actions was evident.
- There was a noticeable discongruity in the artwork displayed at the gallery, causing some viewers to feel uncomfortable.
- Finding discongruity in social norms often leads to interesting discussions.
Meaning
Discongruity refers to a situation where two or more elements do not fit together well or are not in agreement with each other.
Synonyms
- incongruity
- discordance
- incompatibility
- discrepancy
