congruent Definition
- 1in agreement or harmony
- 2having the same size and shape
Using congruent: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "congruent" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
His actions were congruent with his words.
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The two triangles are congruent.
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The results of the experiments were congruent with the hypothesis.
congruent Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for congruent
Antonyms for congruent
- inconsistent
- disagreeing
- incompatible
Phrases with congruent
congruent figures
two figures that have the same size and shape
Example
The two triangles are congruent figures.
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The two angles are congruent angles.
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The two sides are congruent sides.
Origins of congruent
from Latin 'congruere', meaning 'to agree'
Summary: congruent in Brief
The term 'congruent' [ˈkɒŋɡru(ə)nt] refers to agreement or harmony, as in 'His actions were congruent with his words.' It also means having the same size and shape, as in 'The two triangles are congruent.' The term extends into phrases like 'congruent figures,' 'congruent angles,' and 'congruent sides,' which denote identical geometric properties.