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congruence
noun con·gru·ence \kən-ˈgrü-ən(t)s, ˈkäŋ-grü-ən(t)s\
Definition of CONGRUENCE
1
: the quality or state of agreeing, coinciding, or being congruent
2
: a statement that two numbers or geometric figures are congruent
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First Known Use of CONGRUENCE
15th century
Related to CONGRUENCE
- Synonyms
- accord, accordance, agreement, conformance, conformity, congruency, congruity, consonance, harmony, tune
- Antonyms
- conflict, disagreement, incongruence, incongruity, incongruousness
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