congruent
(adjective) coinciding when superimposed
congruous, congruent
(adjective) corresponding in character or kind
Source: WordNet® 3.1
congruent (comparative more congruent, superlative most congruent)
Corresponding in character; congruous
Harmonious.
(mathematics) Having a difference divisible by a modulus.
(mathematics) Coinciding exactly when superimposed.
(algebra) Satisfying a congruence relation.
• In mathematics, this adjective can be used in phrases like “A and B are congruent”, “A is congruent to B”, and, less commonly, “A is congruent with B”.
• congruous
Source: Wiktionary
Con"gru*ent, a. Etym: [L. congruens, p.pr. of congruere: cf. F. congruent.]
Definition: Possessing congruity; suitable; agreeing; corresponding. The congruent and harmonious fitting of parts in a sentence. B. Jonson. Congruent figures (Geom.), concurring figures.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
12 January 2025
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