incongruous
/ɪnˈkɒŋɡruəs/
in · con · gru · ous
ɪn · ˈkɒŋ · ɡru · əs
English Definition
adj. inappropriate inconsistent mismatched
Significado en Español
incongruente, inapropiado
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
không phù hợp, không hài hòa
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
in-(not) + congruous(harmonious) → not harmonious.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which word is a synonym of “incongruous”?
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A
Uniform
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B
Suitable
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C
Inconsistent
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D
Appropriate
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C — Inconsistent.
“incongruous” means adj. inappropriate inconsistent mismatched
Common questions about “incongruous”
What does “incongruous” mean?
incongruous — adj. inappropriate inconsistent mismatched. In Chinese: 不协调的，不一致的.
How do you pronounce “incongruous”?
incongruous is pronounced /ɪnˈkɒŋɡruəs/. It breaks into 4 syllables: in · con · gru · ous.
Is “incongruous” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. incongruous appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “incongruous”?
in-(not) + congruous(harmonious) → not harmonious.
