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Congruity: meaning, definitions and examples

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congruity

 

[ kənˈɡruːɪti ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in psychology

The quality or state of being congruous; correspondence; harmony; compatibility.

Synonyms

compatibility, consistency, harmony

Examples of usage

  • The therapist emphasized the importance of congruity between one's thoughts and actions.
  • Her actions showed a lack of congruity with her stated beliefs.
Context #2 | Noun

in design

The quality of being in agreement or consistent with the overall character or design of something.

Synonyms

consistency, harmony, suitability

Examples of usage

  • The artist ensured the congruity of colors in his painting.
  • The architect prioritized the congruity of the building with its surroundings.

Translations

Translations of the word "congruity" in other languages:

🇵🇹 congruência

🇮🇳 सामंजस्य

🇩🇪 Kongruenz

🇮🇩 kesesuaian

🇺🇦 узгодженість

🇵🇱 zgodność

🇯🇵 一致

🇫🇷 congruence

🇪🇸 congruencia

🇹🇷 uygunluk

🇰🇷 일치

🇸🇦 توافق

🇨🇿 shoda

🇸🇰 zhoda

🇨🇳 一致性

🇸🇮 skladnost

🇮🇸 samræmi

🇰🇿 сәйкестік

🇬🇪 თანხვედრა

🇦🇿 müvafiqlik

🇲🇽 congruencia

Etymology

The word 'congruity' originated from the Latin word 'congruitas', meaning 'fitness' or 'suitableness'. It entered the English language in the late 16th century. Over time, 'congruity' has evolved to encompass the concepts of agreement, harmony, and consistency in various contexts, reflecting a fundamental human desire for coherence and compatibility.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,038 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.