congruent
UK: ˈkɒŋ.ɡru.ənt | US: ˈkɑːŋ.ɡru.ənt
adj. in agreement or harmony; compatible
adj. (geometry) having identical shape and size
adj. (mathematics) satisfying a congruence relation
congruent = con<together> + gru<agree> + ent<adjective suffix>
- con<together>: From Latin cum, meaning "with" or "together."
- gru<agree>: From Latin gruere (obsolete), related to congruere, meaning "to come together" or "agree."
- ent<adjective suffix>: A Latin-derived suffix forming adjectives indicating a state or quality.
Etymology Origin:
The word congruent traces back to Latin congruent- (stem of congruens), the present participle of congruere ("to come together, agree"). The root gru- is linked to the idea of harmony or agreement, while con- emphasizes unity. Over time, the term evolved to describe geometric and mathematical alignment, reflecting its core meaning of "fitting together perfectly."
The witness's testimony was congruent with the evidence presented.
The two triangles are congruent, sharing identical angles and side lengths.
His actions were not congruent with his professed beliefs.
In modular arithmetic, numbers are congruent if they have the same remainder.
The design elements must be congruent to create a cohesive visual style.