incongruent — not in harmony or keeping with the surroundings or other aspects of something
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: not in harmony or keeping with the surroundings or other aspects of something
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˈkɑːŋɡruənt/
Korean meaning: 일치하지 않는, 어울리지 않는, 모순되는
Korean pronunciation: 인**컹**그루언트
Example Sentences
- His cheerful whistling was incongruent with the somber funeral atmosphere.
- The flamingo lawn ornament was hilariously incongruent with their minimalist garden design.
- Her constant giggling seemed incongruent with the serious nature of the job interview.
incongruent
ADJECTIVE//ɪnˈkɑːŋɡruənt//
not in harmony or keeping with the surroundings or other aspects of something
not in harmony or keeping with the surroundings or other aspects of something
A fluent student in incongruent attire
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어에서 유래한 단어로, 'in-(아니다)' + 'congruere(일치하다)'가 결합되어 '일치하지 않는다'는 의미가 되었습니다. 수학에서 기하학적 도형이 완전히 맞아떨어지지 않는 상태를 표현하던 용어가 일반적인 '어울리지 않음'을 뜻하게 되었습니다.
🎵Rhyme
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📝Examples
“His cheerful whistling was incongruent with the somber funeral atmosphere.”
“The flamingo lawn ornament was hilariously incongruent with their minimalist garden design.”
“Her constant giggling seemed incongruent with the serious nature of the job interview.”
“The medieval armor in his modern apartment was completely incongruent with the sleek furniture.”
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