Definition

A lack of agreement or harmony between things; a situation where things do not match or fit well together.

Example

The incongruence between his words and actions made everyone suspicious.

Conversation

Have you noticed the incongruence in his story?

Yeah, it just doesn’t add up at all.

It’s like he’s trying too hard to make it work, you know?

Totally! It feels like he's out of his depth.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Incongruence → It is formed from "in-" (meaning not) and "congruere" (meaning to agree or fit together) and the suffix "-ence" (indicating a state or condition). The word "incongruence" refers to the state of not fitting together or being out of agreement.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('in-') fitting together ('congruere') — that's why incongruence means a lack of agreement or harmony.

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