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congenial

con·ge·nial

UK/kənˈd͡ʒiːniəl/ US/kʌˈndʒinjʌl/ rare

adjective

1.

suitable to your needs or similar to your nature

  • “a congenial atmosphere to work in”
  • “two congenial spirits united...by mutual confidence and reciprocal virtues” T.L.Peacock
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2.

used of plants; capable of cross-fertilization or of being grafted

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From con- + genial.

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