congruent

CEFRC1

/ˈkɒŋ.ɡɹu.ənt/

adjective

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Matching in shape, size, or meaning.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    Having a difference divisible by a modulus.

Examples

  • Two geometric figures are congruent if they have the same shape and size.

  • I'm a congruent man.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
1
Synonyms
5

Also pronounced

  • /ˈkɔŋ.ɡɹʉ.ənt/
  • /kənˈɡɹu.ənt/

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meanings

  1. Corresponding in character; congruous.

  2. Coinciding exactly when superimposed.

  3. Satisfying a congruence relation.

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Origin

adjective

From Middle English congruent, from Latin congruēns, present active participle of congruō (“meet together, agree”).