congruous Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective corresponding in character or kind
    congruent.
  2. adjective satellite suitable or appropriate together

WordNet

Con"gru*ous adjective
Etymology
L. congruus, fr. congruere to come together, to coincide, to agree. Of uncertain origin.
Definitions
  1. Suitable or concordant; accordant; fit; harmonious; correspondent; consistent.
    Not congruous to the nature of epic poetry. Blair.
    It is no ways congruous that God should be always frightening men into an acknowledgment of the truth. Atterbury.

Webster 1913