congruent

con·gru·ent

adj \kən-ˈgrü-ənt, ˈkäŋ-grü-ənt\

Definition of CONGRUENT

1

: congruous

2

: superposable so as to be coincident throughout

3

: having the difference divisible by a given modulus <12 is congruent to 2 (modulo 5) since 12−2=2·5>

— con·gru·ent·ly adverb

Examples of CONGRUENT

1. Their goals are not congruent with the goals of the team.
2. <a theory congruent with the known facts of the case>

Origin of CONGRUENT

Middle English, from Latin congruent-, congruens, present participle of congruere

First Known Use: 15th century

Related to CONGRUENT

Synonyms: accordant, coherent, compatible, concordant, conformable (to), consistent, congruous, consonant, correspondent (with or to), harmonious, nonconflicting

Antonyms: conflicting, conflictive, incompatible, incongruous, inconsistent, inharmonious, noncompatible

Related Words: self-consistent; appropriate, befitting, felicitous, fit, fitting, meet, proper, right, suitable

Near Antonyms: improper, inapposite, inappropriate, inapt, infelicitous, unsuitable

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Rhymes with CONGRUENT

affluent, confluent, effluent, influent