congruent
adjective/ˈkɒŋɡruənt/
/ˈkɑːŋɡruənt/
- (geometry) having the same size and shape
- congruent triangles
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- congruent (with something) (formal) in agreement with something; similar to something and not in conflict with it synonym compatible (2)
- The measures are congruent with the changes in management policy.
Word Originlate Middle English: from Latin congruent- ‘agreeing, meeting together’, from the verb congruere, from con- ‘together’ + ruere ‘fall or rush’.
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