Congruence Meaning
/ˈkɒŋ.ɡɹʊ.əns/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounThe quality of agreeing or corresponding; being suitable and appropriate.
nounA relation between two numbers indicating they give the same remainder when divided by some given number.
Sentence Examples
The theorem proved congruence of the triangles.
Congruence of the shapes was a key concept.
There was a clear congruence between the two scientific studies.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The math teacher explained the ____ of two triangles perfectly.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
There must be perfect ____ between your personal beliefs and your daily actions to achieve peace.
Word Origin & History
From Middle English congruence, from Latin congruentia (“agreement”), from congruēns, present active participle of congruō (“meet together, agree”).
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The math teacher explained the ____ of two triangles perfectly.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
There must be perfect ____ between your personal beliefs and your daily actions to achieve peace.