congruent

con·gru·ent

adjective \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

Rhymes with CONGRUENT

affluent, confluent, effluent, influent