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incongruous

IPA pronunciation: /ɪnˈkɒŋ.ɡru.əs/

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Russian meaning

Нелепый, несовместимый

English definition

Not in harmony or keeping with the surroundings or other aspects.

Example

Slang terminology looked incongruous within a formal academic essay.

Collocations

incongruous element
seem incongruous
incongruous juxtaposition

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