Congruous

Pronunciation: /ˈkɑŋɡruəs/

Definitions of congruous

adjective suitable or in harmony with something else

Example Sentences

A1 The colors of her outfit were congruous and matched perfectly.

A2 The design of the room was congruous with the overall theme of the house.

B1 The decision to include more green spaces in the city was congruous with the goal of promoting sustainability.

B2 The artist's use of different textures in the painting created a congruous composition.

C1 The company's new marketing strategy was congruous with their long-term business objectives.

C2 The architect ensured that every aspect of the building was congruous with the surrounding landscape.

Examples of congruous in a Sentence

formal The design of the building is congruous with the surrounding architecture.

informal Her outfit is congruous with the dress code for the event.

slang Their music taste is congruous with mine.

figurative His actions were congruous with his words, showing true integrity.

Grammatical Forms of congruous

• past tense: congrued
• plural: congruouses
• comparative: more congruous
• superlative: most congruous
• present tense: congrue
• future tense: will congrue
• perfect tense: have congrued
• continuous tense: is congruing
• singular: congruous
• positive degree: congruous
• infinitive: to congrue
• gerund: congruing
• participle: congruing

Origin and Evolution of congruous

First Known Use: 1500 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'congruous' originated from the Latin word 'congruus', meaning 'agreeing, fitting'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'congruous' has retained its original meaning of being in harmony or agreement, but has also come to be used in a broader sense to describe things that are appropriate or suitable.