congruent

[ kong-groo-uhnt, kuhn-groo-, kuhng- ]

adjective

1. agreeing; accordant; congruous:

   His testimony was perfectly congruent with the content retrieved from the suspect’s phone.

2. Mathematics. of or relating to two numbers related by a congruence.
3. Geometry. (of figures) coinciding at all points when superimposed:

   congruent triangles.

4. Chemistry. (of a substance or compound) not undergoing a change in composition when undergoing a reaction, as with congruent melting.

congruent

/ ˈkɒŋɡrʊənt /

adjective

1. agreeing; corresponding; congruous
2. having identical shapes so that all parts correspond Compare similar

   congruent triangles

3. of or concerning two integers related by a congruence

congruent

/ kŏng′gro̅o̅-ənt,kən-gro̅o̅′ənt /

1. Relating to geometric figures that have the same size and shape. Two triangles are congruent, for example, if their sides are of the same length and their internal angles are of the same measure.

Derived Forms

• ˈcongruently, adverb

Other Words From

• con·gru·ent·ly adverb
• non·con·gru·ent adjective
• non·con·gru·ent·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of congruent¹

First recorded in 1425–75; late Middle English, from Latin congruent- (stem of congruēns, present participle of congruere “to come together, fit in, agree”), equivalent to con- prefix meaning “together” + -gru- base of uncertain meaning (attested only in this verb and ingruere “to fall upon”) + -ent- participle ending; con-, -ent

Word History and Origins

Origin of congruent¹

C15: from Latin congruere to meet together, agree

Example Sentences

He would not reply to further requests for comment and did not offer contact information for the label, the only trace of which is an expired domain and this 117-follower Facebook profile with the last post in 2021—not exactly congruent with the numbers its artists are doing online.

From Slate

And while the court did describe the need for Congress to ensure that any procedure it establishes be congruent and proportional, there’s no reason to believe that a criminal statute, which affords a defendant the maximum procedural protection known within our system of law, wouldn’t satisfy that requirement.

From Slate

The process orientation of Rossbach’s eccentric experiments with raffia, corrugated paper, newsprint and plastic sheeting in the 1970s and ’80s is lively and distinctive, as well as congruent with a wide variety of developments in Post-Minimal abstraction beyond the textile realm.

From Los Angeles Times

Mr. Obama, who served from 2009 to 2017, and his appointees “made and institutionalized significant changes, largely by creating new structures, policies, and incentives designed to alter organizational cultures in ways congruent with Obama‘s political agenda,” Mr. Gentry said.

From Washington Times

Sarah Puskavich, a licensed clinical professional counselor in Maryland, notes that "There can be strong pressure to show up to the holidays smiling and in a great mood. If this behavior is not congruent with how you feel, then allow yourself permission to break away from those expectations. Being more reserved, not forcing smiles, or taking some space from the socializing at holiday events can be ways that you align your behavior more authentically to yourself."

From Salon