Congruent Meaning in English
word
ˈkɔnɡɹuˌɛnt
KAHN-groo-ent
kˈɒnɡɹuːənt
kuhn-GROO-uhnt
Definition
When two things are congruent, they are the same in size and shape, or they agree with each other in every detail. Often used in mathematics and to describe ideas or attitudes that fit together perfectly.
Usage & Nuances
Common in math ("congruent triangles"), but also in formal writing for ideas or beliefs that agree. Not used in everyday conversation; more formal and precise than "similar" or "matching".
Spanish: congruentePortuguese (BR): congruentePortuguese (PT): congruenteChinese (Simplified): 全等的 - 一致的Chinese (Traditional): 全等的 - 一致的Hindi: समरूपArabic: متطابق - متوافقBengali: সমতুল্য - সদৃশ (গাণিতিক অর্থে)Russian: конгруэнтный - совпадающийJapanese: 合同（ごうどう） - 一致したVietnamese: đồng dạng - tương ứngKorean: 합동인 - 일치하는Turkish: eş - örtüşenUrdu: ہم آہنگ - مطابقIndonesian: kongruen - sepadan
Example Sentences
These two shapes are congruent.
basic
Your answer is congruent with mine.
basic
The two triangles are congruent in geometry class.
basic
Their beliefs are not always congruent with their actions.
natural
Those reports aren't congruent; there are several differences.
natural
It's important that our team goals are congruent to work well together.
natural