Definition of congruous
1a
: being in agreement, harmony, or correspondence
Their achievements were congruous with their abilities.
b
: conforming to the circumstances or requirements of a situation : appropriate
… a congruous room to work in …— George Bernard Shaw
2
: marked or enhanced by harmonious agreement among constituent elements
a congruous theme
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The first known use of congruous was in 1580
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