incongruity

Meanings

• noun

  The quality of being incongruous, or at odds with what is expected, normal, or appropriate.

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Synonyms

discrepancy , dissimilarity , inconsistency

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Rhymes

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incongruity , purity , fruity , duty , sutity

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Variants

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incongruities , incongruity

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Etymology

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

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Trivia

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1. The term 'incongruity' was first used in English literature in the 15th century.

2. Incongruity is a common theme in the works of literary masters such as Jonathan Swift, Franz Kafka, and Edward Albee.

3. The concept of incongruity is closely related to the theory of humor, which suggests that humor arises from the perception of incongruity between two or more elements.

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Related Concepts

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1. juxtaposition: A literary or artistic technique that places two or more things in close proximity or contrast, creating an incongruous effect.

2. surrealism: An artistic movement that sought to express the irrational and the unconscious, often through incongruous imagery and situations.

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Culture

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Incongruity is a common theme in literature, art, and comedy. It can be used to create humor or to highlight the absurdity of a situation.

How to Memorize "incongruity"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a situation where something unexpected or inappropriate occurs, such as a clown at a funeral or a pig flying in the sky.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'incongruous' with the word 'unexpected'. Think of a time when something unexpected happened to you.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym I-N-C-O-N-G-R-U-I-T-Y to remember the meaning: 'Inappropriate, Not Connected, Opposite, Generally, Really, Unusual, Inconsistent, Timing, Yields surprise'.

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