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- [kong-groo-uh nt, kuh n-groo-, kuh ng-]
- /ˈkɒŋ gru ənt, kənˈgru-, kəŋ-/
- /ˈkɒŋ.ɡru.ənt/
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- [kong-groo-uh nt, kuh n-groo-, kuh ng-]
- /ˈkɒŋ gru ənt, kənˈgru-, kəŋ-/
Definitions of congruent word
- adjective congruent If one thing is congruent with another thing, they are similar or fit together well. 3
- adjective congruent agreeing; corresponding; congruous 3
- adjective congruent having identical shapes so that all parts correspond 3
- adjective congruent of or concerning two integers related by a congruence 3
- adjective congruent in agreement; corresponding; harmonious 3
- adjective congruent of figures, having identical shape and size 3
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Origin of congruent
First appearance:
before 1375 One of the 22% oldest English words
1375-1425; late Middle English < Latin congruent- (stem of congruēns, present participle of congruere to come together, fit in, agree), equivalent to con- con- + -gru- base of uncertain meaning (attested only in this v. and ingruere to fall upon) + -ent- -ent
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Parts of speech for Congruent
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
congruent popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 87% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
congruent usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for congruent
adj congruent
- compatible — If things, for example systems, ideas, and beliefs, are compatible, they work well together or can exist together successfully.
- conforming — to act in accordance or harmony; comply (usually followed by to): to conform to rules.
- consistent — Someone who is consistent always behaves in the same way, has the same attitudes towards people or things, or achieves the same level of success in something.
- corresponding — parallel; equivalent
- identical — similar or alike in every way: The two cars are identical except for their license plates.
adjective congruent
- matching — a person or thing that equals or resembles another in some respect.
- similar — having a likeness or resemblance, especially in a general way: two similar houses.
- harmonious — marked by agreement in feeling, attitude, or action: a harmonious group.
- agreeable — If something is agreeable, it is pleasant and you enjoy it.
adverb congruent
- with one voice — the sound or sounds uttered through the mouth of living creatures, especially of human beings in speaking, shouting, singing, etc.
Antonyms for congruent
adj congruent
- unharmonious — marked by agreement in feeling, attitude, or action: a harmonious group.
- disagreeable — contrary to one's taste or liking; unpleasant; offensive; repugnant.
- incongruent — not congruent.
adjective congruent
- disparate — distinct in kind; essentially different; dissimilar: disparate ideas.
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