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incongruence

/ɪŋkɒŋˈɡruːəns/ noun · British & US
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What does incongruence mean?

noun

The state of being incongruous; a lack of harmony or consistency. Incongruence can refer to a discrepancy or incompatibility between two or more things.

Example

"The artist's use of bright colors in a somber landscape created a sense of incongruence that added to the emotional impact of the piece."

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