congruent

adjective

con·​gru·​ent kən-ˈgrü-ənt  ˈkäŋ-grü-ənt 

1

: congruous

… establish incentives and rewards congruent with professional standing.

—Timothy S. Healy

2

: superposable so as to be coincident throughout

congruent triangles

3

: having the difference divisible by a given modulus

12 is congruent to 2 (modulo 5) since 12−2=2·5.

congruently adverb

Synonyms

• accordant
• coherent
• compatible
• concordant
• conformable (to)
• congruous
• consistent
• consonant
• correspondent (with or to)
• harmonious
• nonconflicting

Examples of congruent in a Sentence

Their goals are not congruent with the goals of the team.

a theory congruent with the known facts of the case

Recent Examples on the Web

Resale laws in France have kept congruent ticket inflation at bay, encouraging fans to spend their money on airline tickets and hotels to experience the Eras Tour overseas instead. —Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 10 May 2024

And, congruent with many of Olson Kundig’s projects, the ocean-facing side of this home has operable louvre shades designed to reduce solar gain, regulate temperature, and modulate the strong onshore winds that blow off the ocean. —Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 9 May 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Latin congruent-, congruens, present participle of congruere — see congruous

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

congruent

adjective

con·​gru·​ent kən-ˈgrü-ənt  ˈkäŋ-grə-wənt 

: having the same size and shape : capable of being placed over another figure and exactly matching

congruent triangles

congruently adverb