Incongruity is the state of being incongruous or out of place; an absurd or out-of-place situation.
Incongruity is the state of being out of place or not harmonizing.
| Word | incongruity |
|---|---|
| Part of Speech | N. |
| Definition | lack of harmony; absurdity. |
| Sentence | The incongruity of his wearing sneakers with formal attire amused the observers. |
| Related Words | incongruous, ADJ. |
Tags: psat, hf
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