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incongruity
noun in·con·gru·i·ty \ˌin-kən-ˈgrü-ə-tē, -ˌkän-\
plural in·con·gru·i·ties
Definition of INCONGRUITY
1
: the quality or state of being incongruous
2
: something that is incongruous
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First Known Use of INCONGRUITY
circa 1532
Related to INCONGRUITY
- Synonyms
- dichotomy, contradiction, paradox
Rhymes with INCONGRUITY
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