congruence

noun

con·​gru·​ence kən-ˈgrü-ən(t)s  ˈkäŋ-grü-ən(t)s 

1

: the quality or state of agreeing, coinciding, or being congruent

… the happy congruence of nature and reason …

—Gertrude Himmelfarb

2

: a statement that two numbers or geometric figures are congruent

Synonyms

• accord
• accordance
• agreement
• conformance
• conformity
• congruency
• congruity
• consonance
• harmony
• tune

Examples of congruence in a Sentence

little apparent congruence between her professed concern for the poor and her own extravagant lifestyle

Recent Examples on the Web

Unlike compensation packages that competitors can readily replicate, values alignment creates a distinctive organizational signature that strongly resists imitation—genuine congruence between how leaders navigate complex decisions and how your organization operates daily. —Tara Fitzpatrick-Navarro, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025

Similarly, at least for the time being, Orozco’s congruence of store and gallery, of universal commodity and of global sculpture, emptied even of the most residual forms of tactility, has remained relatively illegible. —Benjamin H. D. Buchloh, Artforum, 1 June 2025

Still, Kelce has defended the play because of its congruence with the physical nature of football, of someone’s will against another’s for the smallest margins of soil. —Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 21 May 2025

Partnering with Mira Despite the congruence between Riley’s story and Mira’s mission, the partnership evolved organically as Mira began to take notice of women athletes during the Olympics discussing their bodies, training, and performance. —Allison Smith, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

congruence

noun

con·​gru·​ence kən-ˈgrü-ən(t)s  ˈkäŋ-grə-wən(t)s 

: the quality or state of having the same size and shape