congruous
UK/'kɒŋgruәs/US
GREC2
Definitions
adj.
In agreement or harmony with something; suitable and fitting
一致的；协调的；适合的
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedcon-together, with
+
-ousfull of, having the quality of
=congruous
con- (together) + gru (fit, meet) + -ous (adj.) = 'fitting together, in accord.' The positive base of incongruous, but much rarer — in modern English the negative incongruous is the word people actually use.
Root gru still carries 6 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.congruous with与...一致
Example Sentences
- 1.
The new wing was designed to be congruous with the old building.
- 2.
Her calm manner was congruous with the quiet of the room.