Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
congruent
Adjective
/ˈkɒŋɡruːənt/
Definition
Having the same size and shape; in agreement or harmony.
Examples
- The two triangles are congruent, meaning they have the same dimensions.
- Her actions were congruent with her beliefs, showing integrity.
- In geometry, congruent angles play an important role in proving other theorems.
Meaning
The term ‘congruent’ is often used in mathematics to describe figures that are identical in form, or in a more general sense, to indicate that things are compatible or in alignment.
Synonyms
- Identical
- Dissimilar
- Compatible
- Coinciding
