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Meaning of CONGENIALITY

Pronunciation:  kun`jeenee'alitee

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 Definition: 
  1. [n]  a congenial disposition
  2. [n]  compatibility between persons
 
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 Synonyms: congenialness
 
 Antonyms: uncongeniality
 
 See Also: compatibility, friendliness

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\Con*ge`ni*al"i*ty\ (? or ?; 106), n.
The state or quality of being congenial; natural affinity;
adaptation; suitableness. --Sir J. Reynolds.
      If congeniality of tastes could have made a marriage
      happy, that union should have been thrice blessed.
                                               --Motley.
 
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