incongruent
adjective
in·con·gru·ent
ˌin-kən-ˈgrü-ənt 
(ˌ)in-ˈkäŋ-grə-wənt
: not congruent
incongruent triangles
incongruently
adverb
Examples of incongruent in a Sentence
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While several suits filed against the company argue that Vivint has built deception into its business model, Vivint has said in statements and legal rebuttals that such practices are incongruent with its company ethics.
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Shannon Sollitt, The Salt Lake Tribune, 11 Sep. 2023
The Rangers lead the AL West and have designs on a long playoff run, but Friday’s loss, and the last week in general, underscored two issues that are incongruent with playoff teams.
—Evan Grant, Dallas News, 19 Aug. 2023
The track was already gaining traction thanks to clips using the song to soundtrack incongruent or mundane footage.
—Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 15 June 2023
Although the results and time have proven otherwise, initially the idea of Plant and Krauss recording and performing together seemed incongruent.
—Matt Wake | Mwake@al.com, al, 26 Jan. 2023
In key ways, their model is incongruent with Camden Yards: The venue is 10 miles from downtown Atlanta and is not easily accessible by public transit.
—Hayes Gardner, Baltimore Sun, 5 Apr. 2023
Major banks have added similar offerings in recent years after a study showed that a third of people presenting forms of ID with names incongruent with their gender identity experienced harassment, refusal of service, or violence.
—Kinsey Crowley, Fortune, 31 Mar. 2023
With that information, viewers are arguably made to see Joel’s final decision as incongruent with Ellie’s wishes.
—Joshua St. Clair, Men's Health, 12 Mar. 2023
But being wildly incongruent is Trump’s jam.
—Gilbert Garcia, ExpressNews.com, 12 Jan. 2021
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Shannon Sollitt, The Salt Lake Tribune, 11 Sep. 2023
The Rangers lead the AL West and have designs on a long playoff run, but Friday’s loss, and the last week in general, underscored two issues that are incongruent with playoff teams.
—Evan Grant, Dallas News, 19 Aug. 2023
The track was already gaining traction thanks to clips using the song to soundtrack incongruent or mundane footage.
—Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 15 June 2023
Although the results and time have proven otherwise, initially the idea of Plant and Krauss recording and performing together seemed incongruent.
—Matt Wake | Mwake@al.com, al, 26 Jan. 2023
In key ways, their model is incongruent with Camden Yards: The venue is 10 miles from downtown Atlanta and is not easily accessible by public transit.
—Hayes Gardner, Baltimore Sun, 5 Apr. 2023
Major banks have added similar offerings in recent years after a study showed that a third of people presenting forms of ID with names incongruent with their gender identity experienced harassment, refusal of service, or violence.
—Kinsey Crowley, Fortune, 31 Mar. 2023
With that information, viewers are arguably made to see Joel’s final decision as incongruent with Ellie’s wishes.
—Joshua St. Clair, Men's Health, 12 Mar. 2023
But being wildly incongruent is Trump’s jam.
—Gilbert Garcia, ExpressNews.com, 12 Jan. 2021
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Word History
Etymology
Middle English, from Latin incongruent-, incongruens, from in- + congruent-, congruens congruent
First Known Use
15th century, in the meaning defined above
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The first known use of incongruent was
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“Incongruent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/incongruent. Accessed 30 Nov. 2023.
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