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congruent definition
con·gru·ent (-ənt)
adjective
- in agreement; corresponding; harmonious
- Geom. of figures, having identical shape and size
- 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
Related Forms:
- congruently con′·gru·ently adverb
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