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incongruous definition

in·con·gru·ous (in käŋ′gro̵̅o̅ əs, -kän′-)

adjective

not congruous; specif.,
  1. lacking harmony or agreement; incompatible
  2. having inconsistent or inharmonious parts, elements, etc.
  3. not corresponding to what is right, proper, or reasonable; unsuitable; inappropriate

Etymology: L incongruus

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