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Meaning of congruent
The primary meaning of the word "congruent" is related to things being in agreement or harmony.
Etymology of congruent
The word "congruent" comes from the Latin "congruere," meaning "to come together, agree," which is a combination of "con-" (meaning "together") and "gruere" (meaning "to come, approach")
Historically, the term has been used in geometry to describe shapes that have the same size and shape, and in general to describe things that are in agreement or harmony
Synonyms
harmonious
consistent
compatible
matching
identical
uniform
symmetrical
analogous
correspondent
coincident
concordant
coherent
coordinated
synchronized
balanced
proportionate
commensurate
analogous
equivalent
matching
fitting
suitable
proper
apt
congruous
consonant
accordant
agreeable
concordant
coherent
uniform
consistent
harmonized
symmetrical
proportional
balanced
commensurable
synchronistic
coordinate
correspondent
identical
coincidental
Definitions
- Having the same shape and size, or corresponding exactly in shape and size
- * (Of figures or shapes) having the same size and shape, or (of angles or shapes) corresponding exactly in shape and size
- * Compatible because of having the same shape, size, or properties, or because of corresponding exactly in shape and size
Usage Examples
- The two triangles are congruent because they have the same angles and side lengths
- * The company's mission statement is congruent with its values and goals
- * The researcher found that the data was congruent with the hypothesis
Antonyms
discordant
inconsistent
incompatible
mismatched
disparate
unequal
disproportionate
asymmetrical
unbalanced
incoherent
dissonant
conflicting
contradictory
opposing
divergent
disagreeing
clashing
disparate
unequal
irregular
dissimilar
different
unlike