noun
congruity
kuhn-GROO-uh-tee/kʌnɡrˈuʌti/
The quality of fitting together appropriately or harmoniously.
The matching shapes and leaf patterns give the tea set congruity.
Etymology
Congruus describes what is suitable or agreeing; the noun makes that a quality of the relationship between things—their harmony or logical fit.
In context
this is incongruent okay this is what we mean about the congruity and incongruity
More examples
- Voters look for congruity between a candidate's promises and actions.
- The warm colors create a sense of congruity throughout the house.
- The new building lacks congruity with the surrounding architecture.
Forms
congruity
congruous adjective — Fitting together in an appropriate or harmonious way.
Similar words
- harmony
- Emphasizes pleasing balance rather than simply an appropriate fit.
- consistency
- Emphasizes agreement across details rather than harmony between elements.
- compatibility
- Emphasizes ability to coexist or work together without conflict.