Definition of Incongruity
Incongruity
in·con·gru·i·ty
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
the state of being inconsistent;
e.g. The incongruity of these actions with the morals of the church.
(noun)
the state of being out of place or inappropriate;
e.g. The teacher had to punish the student for the incongruity of his behavior.
(noun)
the quality of not being harmonious;
e.g. There is incongruity in the mixture of architectural styles in this building.
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