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How do you spell Incongruous?

Correct spelling

incongruous

Remember CONGRU- from Latin 'to agree' - it's conGRUent with proper spelling

Why is incongruous spelled this way?

From Latin incongruus, not agreeing. IN (not) + CONGRUERE (to agree). Something incongruous doesn't agree with its surroundings — the element that doesn't fit.

Common misspellings of incongruous

incongruousincongrousincongrueousinconguruous

Example

The neon pink flamingo looked incongruous in the formal Victorian garden.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell incongruous?+
The correct spelling is "incongruous". Remember CONGRU- from Latin 'to agree' - it's conGRUent with proper spelling
Is it incongruous or incongruous?+
The correct spelling is "incongruous", not "incongruous".

Other commonly misspelled words

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