Congruity
/kənˈɡruːɪti/noun
The quality of being harmonious, compatible, or in agreement.
Did you know?The word descends from Latin congruere, meaning “to come together” or “agree,” but the deeper origin of congruere is uncertain rather than demonstrably magical or occult.
Etymological Timeline
Classical Latin
Latin
congruere
“To come together, meet, agree, or fit together”
Classical Latin
Latin
congruus
“Agreeing, suitable, harmonious, or corresponding”
Late Latin
Latin
congruitas
“Agreement, harmony, or suitability”
14th Century
Middle English
congruite
“Agreement, harmony, or correspondence”
15th Century
English
congruity
“The quality of agreeing or fitting together”
Modern English
English
congruity
“Harmony, compatibility, or agreement”
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