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- [kong-groo-uh ns, kuh n-groo-, kuh ng-]
- /ˈkɒŋ gru əns, kənˈgru-, kəŋ-/
- /ˈkɒŋ.ɡru.ənt/
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- [kong-groo-uh ns, kuh n-groo-, kuh ng-]
- /ˈkɒŋ gru əns, kənˈgru-, kəŋ-/
Definitions of congruence word
- uncountable noun congruence Congruence is when two things are similar or fit together well. 3
- noun congruence the quality or state of corresponding, agreeing, or being congruent 3
- noun congruence the relationship between two integers, x and y, such that their difference, with respect to another positive integer called the modulus, n, is a multiple of the modulus. Usually written x ≡ y (mod n), as in 25 ≡ 11 (mod 7) 3
- noun congruence the state or quality of being in agreement; correspondence; harmony 3
- noun congruence the property of a plane or solid figure whereby it coincides with another plane or solid figure after it is moved, rotated, or flipped over 3
- noun congruence the relation between two integers each of which, when divided by a third (called the modulus), leaves the same remainder 3
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Origin of congruence
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English < Latin congruentia, derivative of congruent- congruent; see -ence
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Parts of speech for Congruence
noun
adjective
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adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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congruence popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
congruence usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for congruence
noun congruence
- correspondence — Correspondence is the act of writing letters to someone.
- accord — An accord between countries or groups of people is a formal agreement, for example to end a war.
- harmonization — to bring into harmony, accord, or agreement: to harmonize one's views with the new situation.
- uniformity — the state or quality of being uniform; overall sameness, homogeneity, or regularity: uniformity of style.
- similarity — the state of being similar; likeness; resemblance.
Antonyms for congruence
noun congruence
- denial — A denial of something is a statement that it is not true, does not exist, or did not happen.
- dissension — strong disagreement; a contention or quarrel; discord.
- refusal — an act or instance of refusing.
- discord — lack of concord or harmony between persons or things: marital discord.
- fighting — fit to fight: a boxer who's no longer in fighting shape.
Top questions with congruence
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