Definitions and Examples of similar, identical, congruent
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Having a likeness or resemblance; sharing common qualities or characteristics.
Example
The two paintings were so similar that it was hard to tell them apart.
Exactly the same; not different or distinct.
Example
The twins looked so identical that even their parents had trouble telling them apart.
In agreement or harmony; corresponding or matching.
Example
The results of the experiment were congruent with the hypothesis that was proposed.
Key Differences: similar vs identical vs congruent
- 1Similar describes things that have some qualities in common, but are not exactly the same.
- 2Identical describes things that are exactly the same in every way.
- 3Congruent describes things that correspond or match each other.
Effective Usage of similar, identical, congruent
- 1Mathematics: Use congruent to describe geometric figures that have the same shape and size.
- 2Science: Use identical to describe identical twins or molecules that have the same structure.
- 3Comparisons: Use similar to compare two things that have some similarities but are not exactly the same.
Remember this!
The antonyms of diametrical are similar, identical, and congruent. Use similar to describe things that have some qualities in common, identical to describe things that are exactly the same, and congruent to describe things that correspond or match each other. These words can be used in mathematics, science, and comparisons to convey different meanings.
