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congruent definition

con·gru·ent (-ənt)

adjective

  1. in agreement; corresponding; harmonious
  2. Geom. of figures, having identical shape and size
  3. Math. in congruence congruent numbers

Etymology: ME < L congruens, prp. of congruere, to come together, correspond, agree < com-, with + *gruere, ruere, to fall: see ruin

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Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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