congruous

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. adjective corresponding in character or kind
  2. adjective suitable or appropriate together

Etymology

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

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Synonyms

congruent

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