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View usage for: (kɒŋgruənt) adjective [usually verb-link ADJECTIVE]If one thing is congruent with another thing, they are similar or fit together well. [formal] They want to work in an organisation whose values are congruent with their own. [+ with] Synonyms: compatible, agreeing, according, consistent More Synonyms of congruent congruent in British English (ˈkɒŋɡrʊənt) adjective1. agreeing; corresponding; congruous 2. having identical shapes so that all parts correspond congruent triangles Compare similar (sense 2) 3. of or concerning two integers related by a congruence Derived forms congruently (ˈcongruently) adverb Word origin C15: from Latin congruere to meet together, agree congruent in American English (ˈkɑŋgruənt; ˈkɑngruənt) adjective1. in agreement; corresponding; harmonious 2. Geometry of figures, having identical shape and size 3. Ancient Mathematics in congruence congruent numbers Derived forms congruently (ˈcongruently) adverb Word origin ME < L congruens, prp. of congruere, to come together, correspond, agree < com-, with + * gruere, ruere, to fall: see ruin Examples of 'congruent' in a sentencecongruent Definition agreeing or corresponding The interests of landowners were by no means congruent with those of industrial capitalists. Synonyms agreeing according identical coinciding corresponding conforming concurrent congruous Additional synonymsSynonyms in agreement, agreeing, at one, consistent, compatible, harmonious, like-minded, cooperating, of the same mind, in rapport, consentient Definition in agreement These new goals are not consistent with the existing policies. Synonyms compatible, agreeing, in keeping, harmonious, in harmony, consonant, in accord, congruent, congruous, accordant - congregation
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