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incongruent

/ɪnˈkɒŋ.ɡru.ənt/

Tradução: Descreve algo que não está em harmonia ou acordo com o ambiente ou com outros elementos; que não se encaixa ou não é compatível.

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adjective

/ɪnˈkɒŋ.ɡru.ənt/C1formal
  • ptDescreve algo que não está em harmonia ou acordo com o ambiente ou com outros elementos; que não se encaixa ou não é compatível.

Describes something that is not in harmony or agreement with its surroundings or other elements; inconsistent or incompatible.

  1. Not matchingB2formal

    Not consistent or in agreement; incompatible.

    ptIncongruente

    • The two statements are incongruent with each other.
    • His behavior is incongruent with his stated beliefs.
    • The design elements were incongruent, creating a sense of disharmony.

    Sinônimosconflictingcontradictorydiscordantdiscrepantdisparateincompatibleinconsistentmismatched

    Antônimoscompatiblecongruentconsistentharmoniousmatching

  2. Not harmoniousB2formal

    Not in harmony or not fitting together properly.

    ptIncongruente

    • The room's furniture appeared incongruent in style.
    • The data from the two experiments were incongruent.
    • His cheerful demeanor seemed incongruent with the sad news.

    Sinônimosclashingconflictingcontradictorydiscordantdiscrepantdissonantincompatibleincongruousinconsistentmismatched

    Antônimoscompatiblecongruentconsistentfittingharmoniousmatching

  3. Not congruent (geometry)C1formalscientific

    Having different shapes or sizes; not identical in form.

    ptIncongruente (geometria)

    • The two triangles are incongruent because their side lengths differ.
    • Incongruent shapes do not match up perfectly when superimposed.
    • In geometry, incongruent figures cannot be proved equal by congruence rules.

    Antônimoscongruentequalidentical

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