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incongruity

n. the quality of being inconsistent, incompatible, not harmonious, or otherwise in disagreement with an accepted mode or standard. Perception experiments may include tests of incongruity in which, for example, a deck of playing cards may contain incongruous colors and suits, such as black hearts or purple spades.

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January 29th 2025

catastrophic illness

catastrophic illness

a severe illness, acute or chronic, that is likely to result in serious disability or death. Treatment is typically prolonged, intense, and costly.