incongruities

Meanings

• Adjective

  The quality of being incongruous, or the state of not fitting or agreeing properly.

  - "The old man's stories were an incongruity with his serious demeanor."
  - "The incongruity between the beautiful music and the sad lyrics touched the audience deeply."

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Synonyms

discrepancy , dissimilarity , inconsistency

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Variants

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incongruities , incongruity

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'incongruus,' meaning unsuited or unconnected.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'incongruity' was first used in English literature in the 16th century.

2. The famous absurdist play 'Waiting for Godot' by Samuel Beckett is filled with incongruities.

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Related Concepts

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1. Juxtaposition: The contrasting of two or more ideas, objects, or situations side by side to highlight their differences and similarities. Incongruities are a form of juxtaposition.

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Culture

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Incongruities have been a common theme in literature, particularly in satire and absurdist works, where they are used to highlight the absurdity or incongruity of certain situations.

How to Memorize "incongruities"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a situation where something doesn't fit or agree properly, such as a square peg in a round hole.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'incongruity' with the idea of something not fitting or agreeing properly.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Inco' for 'Incongruous,' and 'G' for 'Goes against' to remember the definition.

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