First Known Use: 15th century
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congruent
adjective con·gru·ent \kən-ˈgrü-ənt, ˈkäŋ-grü-ənt\
mathematics : having the same size and shape
: matching or in agreement with something
Full Definition of CONGRUENT
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: superposable so as to be coincident throughout
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: having the difference divisible by a given modulus <12 is congruent to 2 (modulo 5) since 12−2=2·5>
— con·gru·ent·ly adverb
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Origin of CONGRUENT
Middle English, from Latin congruent-, congruens, present participle of congruere
Related to CONGRUENT
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- accordant, coherent, compatible, concordant, conformable (to), consistent, congruous, consonant, correspondent (with or to), harmonious, nonconflicting
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congruent
adjective con·gru·ent \kən-ˈgrü-ənt, ˈkäŋ-grə-wənt\
Definition of CONGRUENT for Kids
: having the same size and shape <congruent triangles>
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