congruence

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

noun

1. the quality or state of agreeing or corresponding.
2. Mathematics. a relation between two numbers indicating that the numbers give the same remainder when divided by some given number. Compare residue ( def 4b ).
3. Geometry. the relationship that exists between two figures when one can be superimposed over the other and all their angles and sides coincide, as a mirror image:

   the congruence of trapezoids with identical measurements.

congruence

/ ˈkɒŋɡrʊəns; ˈkɒŋɡrʊənsɪ /

noun

1. the quality or state of corresponding, agreeing, or being congruent
2. maths the relationship between two integers, x and y, such that their difference, with respect to another positive integer called the modulus, n, is a multiple of the modulus. Usually written x ≡ y (mod n ), as in 25 ≡ 11 ( mod 7 )

Other Words From

• non·con·gru·ence noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of congruence¹

First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English, from Latin congruentia, derivative of congruent- congruent; -ence

Example Sentences

For an advertising message to successfully resonate and change either a consumer's attitude or behavior, "congruence" is required.

From Salon

There is also little diplomatic congruence within the bloc.

From Washington Times

After observing the congruence between the two asteroids, scientists went back to the drawing board.

From Salon

“This was in total congruence with the overall effort to send it back to the states,” Epshteyn said last week.

From Washington Post

"The way she shaped her body, the way she shaped her voice, the way she breathed, the way she moved – they were all completely in congruence with what Diana was all about," said Pearce.

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