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congruous

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  1. consonant             
 
con.gru.ous \'ka:n-gr*-w*s\ aj [L congruus, fr. congruere to come together, 
   agree, fr. com-]+ -gruere (akin to Gk zachre-e-s attacking violently) 1a: 
   being in agreement, harmony, or correspondence  1b: SUITABLE, APPROPRIATE  
   2: marked by harmony among parts  - con.gru.ous.ly av