Incongruity
/ˌɪŋkɔˈŋruɪti/
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Definition
(noun) The state of being incongruous, or lacking congruence.
Sentence Examples
The joke relied on the incongruity of situations.
Incongruity between words and actions is suspicious.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ of seeing a fancy tuxedo at a casual beach party made everyone laugh in surprise.