C2
incongruity vs inconsistency
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| incongruitynoun/ˌɪn.kɑːnˈɡruː.ə.ti/ | Meaning a lack of fit between things that are put together, so that they seem strange or out of place | Goes with incongruity between | Example There was a certain incongruity in seeing a banker dressed as a clown at the meeting. |
| inconsistencynoun/ˌɪn.kənˈsɪs.tən.si/ | Meaning A difference between things that should agree, or a part that does not fit the rest. | Goes with — | Example The teacher found an inconsistency between the two reports and asked the students to explain it. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
The obvious in his story made the police suspicious.