congruous

• Adjektiv, das bedeutet, in Übereinstimmung oder Harmonie mit etwas zu stehen; passend oder angemessen. Gilt heute als selten oder formell und wird weitgehend durch 'kongruent' oder 'konsistent' ersetzt.

An adjective meaning in agreement or harmony with something; fitting or appropriate. It is now considered rare or formal, largely replaced by 'congruent' or 'consistent'.

1. Corresponding in character or kindC2formal

   Having a natural agreement or similarity in nature, quality, or design.

   Übereinstimmend

   • The two theories are congruous with each other.
   • Her actions were congruous with her stated beliefs.
   • The architectural style is congruous with the historical period.

   Synonymeaccordantcompatibleconsistentconsonantcorrespondingfittingharmoniousmatchingsuitable

   Antonymediscordantdissimilarincompatibleincongruousmismatched

2. Suitable or appropriate togetherC2formal

   Being in harmony or fitting well together in a particular context.

   Passend

   • The furniture was congruous with the room's decor.
   • His behavior was not congruous with the formal setting.
   • The colors in the painting are congruous and pleasing.

   Synonymeappropriatecompatibleconsistentconsonantcorrespondingfittingharmoniousmatchingsuitable

   Antonymediscordantinappropriateincompatibleincongruousinconsistent