Meaning of the word incongruity in English

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incongruity

US /ˌɪn.kənˈɡruː.ə.t̬i/
UK /ˌɪn.kəŋˈɡruː.ə.ti/
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Noun

the state of being out of place or not in harmony with the surroundings or other aspects

Example:
The incongruity of a modern skyscraper next to a medieval church was striking.
She laughed at the incongruity of the situation.