Congruous

//ˈkɒŋ.ɡɹuː.əs// adj

adj ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Corresponding in character.
  2. 2
    Harmonious.
Adjective
  1. 1
    suitable or appropriate together wordnet
  2. 2
    corresponding in character or kind wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms
compatiblecongruentharmoniousaccordantadvantageousadvisable

Etymology

From Middle English [Term?], from Latin congruus, from congruō (“I coincide with; I agree”).

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