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Pronunciation / Transliteration: iŋˈkoŋ.ɡru.o
"La sua presenza a quella riunione formale appariva del tutto incongrua."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Not in harmony or keeping with the surroundings or other aspects of something; out of place.
"The modern glass skyscraper looked entirely incongruous beside the ancient medieval cottages." - 2
Inconsistent within itself; lacking logical coherence or internal harmony.
"His explanation was filled with incongruous details that raised suspicions among the investigators."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'incongruus', formed from the negative prefix 'in-' (not) combined with 'congruus' (suitable, agreeing), originating from 'congruere' (to come together, agree). Entering the English language in the early 17th century, the word has retained its core meaning denoting a lack of harmony, suitability, or consistency within a specific context.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Incongruous" is said worldwide
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incongru
Transliteration: ɛ̃.kɔ̃.ɡʁy
"Sa remarque semblait tout à fait congrue et incongrue dans ce contexte."
inkongruent
Transliteration: ɪŋkɔŋɡruˈɛnt
"Die modernen Möbel wirkten in dem alten Schloss sehr inkongruent."
incongruo
Transliteration: iŋˈkoŋ.ɡru.o
"La sua presenza a quella riunione formale appariva del tutto incongrua."
incongruente
Transliteration: iŋ.koŋˈɡɾwen.te
"Sus declaraciones resultaron incongruentes con los hechos demostrados."
incongruente
Transliteration: ĩ.kõˈɡɾẽ.tʃi
"A atitude dele era totalmente incongruente com a gravidade da situação."
असंगत
Transliteration: asangat
"प्राचीन मंदिर के पास यह आधुनिक इमारत बहुत असंगत लगती है।"
不协调的
Transliteration: bù xié tiáo de
"这栋现代建筑与周围的传统风景显得很不协调。"
어울리지 않는
Transliteration: eoulliji anneun
"그의 캐주얼한 복장은 엄숙한 분위기에 전혀 어울리지 않았다."
不調和な
Transliteration: fuchōwa na
"その奇抜な彫刻は静かな庭園の雰囲気に全く不調和だった。"
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