congruousness
- noun
- /kənˈɡruːəsnəs/
- Formal
:
congruencia
- She appreciated the congruousness between his words and his actions.
Examples
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The congruousness of the design with its surroundings impressed the judges.
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There was a delightful congruousness between the music and the dancers' movements during the performance.
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A lack of congruousness can make even a well-planned event feel awkward.
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The congruousness of their ideas made the presentation more effective.
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Her outfit showed a remarkable congruousness with the event's theme.
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The congruousness of her speech with the event's purpose made a lasting impression on the audience.
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The congruousness of the colors in the painting created a sense of peace and tranquility.
Synonyms
146
2.5
Agreement and peaceful working together between people or ideas
84
3.9
Following a rule, instruction, or request
77
3.2
The state of things or actions being the same and in agreement
9
3.9
A situation where two people understand each other and get along
5
7.2
Agreement in opinion or plan among people
2
6.7
A situation where something fits well with something else
1
4.8
Being similar in form or appearance to the usual design
1
8.0
A combination of notes that sound pleasant together
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6.3
Close agreement between ideas, actions, or values
1
7.4
A good match between things or ideas that makes them fit together
A pleasing, balanced arrangement of parts like colours or ideas
The way parts or ideas fit together in an argument
Antonyms
How Congruous
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Congruousness comes from the Latin congruere, which means 'to come together' or 'fit', and shares the same root as congruent, a word you may know from math. So, congruousness is the quality of things fitting well or agreeing with each other.