INCONGRUENT


Meaning of INCONGRUENT in English

“+ adjective

Etymology: Latin incongruent-, incongruens, from in- in- (I) + congruent-, congruens, present participle of congruere to come together, coincide, agree — more at congruous

1. : lacking congruity : incongruous , unsuitable

2. : not corresponding in shape and curvature — used of opposed articular surfaces in joints

3. : relating to the melting point of a molecular compound at which it decomposes into a new solid phase and a liquid of different composition — compare : congruent 3

Webster's New International English Dictionary.      Новый международный словарь английского языка Webster.