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Definition of congruity

congruity

/kənˈɡruː.ə.ti/
con · gru · i · ty
Adverb:congruously
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Plural:congruities
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Adjective:congruous
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congruity Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The quality or state of agreeing, coinciding, or being in harmonious correspondence with something else.

Example

"The architect ensured a strong visual congruity between the historic stonework and the modern glass extension."

2

A point or instance of agreement, suitability, or logical consistency.

Example

"Scholars noted several striking congruities between the two ancient legal codes."

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• Rhymes for congruity

• Nearby Words

congruency
congruent
congruently
congruity
conic
conical
conically

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late Middle English period from Old French congruité or directly from Late Latin congruitās, derived from the Latin verb congruere ('to come together, correspond, or agree').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Congruity. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/congruity
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