congruent in English
- congruent⇄adv. congruently.
- congruent⇄congruent, adjective.
1. (Geometry.) exactly coinciding.
Ex. Congruent triangles have the same size and shape.
2. (Algebra.) producing the same remainder when divided by a given number.
3. in harmony; agreeing.
(SYN) harmo
congruent in Hindi हिन्दी
Congruent
Part of Speech
Adjective
Pronunciation
/ˈkɒŋɡruənt/ (British), /ˈkɑːŋɡruənt/ (American)
Definitions
- In agreement or harmony with something.
- (Mathematics) Having the same size and shape; figures that can be superimposed.
- (Logic) Consistent with a given set of premises or principles.
Usage Examples
- "Her actions were congruent with her values."
- "The two triangles are congruent, as they have equal sides and angles."
- "His beliefs were not congruent with his behavior."
Etymology
Derived from Latin ‘congruens,’ present participle of ‘congruere,’ meaning ‘to come together, agree.’
Synonyms
- Harmonious
- Consistent
- Compatible
- Corresponding
- Identical (in geometry)
Antonyms
- Incongruous
- Conflicting
- Inconsistent
- Divergent
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| French | Congruent | /kɔ̃ɡʁɥɑ̃/ |
| Spanish | Congruente | /koŋɡɾwɛnte/ |
| Hindi | संगत | /səŋɡət/ |
| Chinese (Mandarin) | 全等 | /quán děng/ |
| Russian | Конгруэнтный | /kənɡrʊˈɛntnɨj/ |
| Arabic | متطابق | /mutaṭābiq/ |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
British English: /ˈkɒŋɡruənt/, American English: /ˈkɑːŋɡruənt/
Historical Usage
The term has been used in mathematical contexts since the 17th century, later adopted into philosophy and psychology.
Cultural Nuances
In psychology, congruence refers to alignment between a person’s self-perception and experiences.
More Information
Congruence is widely used in mathematics, logic, psychology, and everyday language to express agreement or identical properties.