Incongruent
adjective
Not in harmony or keeping with; incompatible.
The incongruent colors in her outfit caught everyone's attention.

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Neutral
incongruent angles, incongruent shapes, incongruent behavior
adjective
Mathematically, describing figures or objects that do not have the same shape or size.
The two triangles were incongruent, leading to different calculations in geometry class.

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Formal
incongruent figures, incongruent triangles
adjective
Not in harmony or keeping with; incompatible.
The incongruent colors in her outfit caught everyone's attention.

Usage tips
Neutral
incongruent angles, incongruent shapes, incongruent behavior
adjective
Mathematically, describing figures or objects that do not have the same shape or size.
The two triangles were incongruent, leading to different calculations in geometry class.

Usage tips
Formal
incongruent figures, incongruent triangles
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Understand Context
Incongruent is often used in contexts where things do not fit together. For example, in art or design, it may refer to elements that clash rather than complement.
Incongruent Ideas
Understand Context
Incongruent is often used in contexts where things do not fit together. For example, in art or design, it may refer to elements that clash rather than complement.
Incongruent Ideas
Understand Context
Incongruent is often used in contexts where things do not fit together. For example, in art or design, it may refer to elements that clash rather than complement.
Incongruent Ideas
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