Definition

The quality of being in agreement or harmony with something else.

Example

The congruousness of their ideas made the discussion very productive.

Conversation

I was thinking about how the decorations at the party had a certain congruousness to them.

Totally! Everything matched so well, it created a nice vibe.

Right? It made the whole atmosphere feel more inviting.

Exactly, it's amazing how much congruousness can influence a gathering.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Congruousness is formed from "congruere" (meaning to agree or correspond) and the suffix "-ness" (meaning the state or quality of). The word refers to the state of being in agreement or harmony with something.

Memory Tip

Think of 'agreeing' ('congruere') and the 'state of' ('-ness') to remember that congruousness means the quality of being in harmony or agreement.

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