congruent

adjective

con·​gru·​ent kən-ˈgrü-ənt  ˈkäŋ-grü-ənt 

1

: congruous

… establish incentives and rewards congruent with professional standing.

—Timothy S. Healy

2

: superposable so as to be coincident throughout

congruent triangles

3

: having the difference divisible by a given modulus

12 is congruent to 2 (modulo 5) since 12−2=2·5.

congruently adverb

Synonyms of congruent

• consistent
• compatible
• consonant

Examples of congruent in a Sentence

Their goals are not congruent with the goals of the team.

a theory congruent with the known facts of the case

Recent Examples on the Web

Partner with community leaders who represent underserved groups to ensure information is relevant and culturally congruent. — Doreen Samelson, Forbes.com, 17 June 2026

But for those of us who love love — who can clock not just the subtle rhythms of the genre but also the personal rhythms of a couple sharing an honest, congruent, life-altering experience — the details matter. — Hugh Hart, IndieWire, 23 May 2026

The dynamics by category, though, are much less congruent, with the only category to jump double-digits being fragrance in the mass market while consumers in makeup, for example, seem to be trading up. — James Manso, Footwear News, 10 Feb. 2026

Attendance has been lower in recent years, congruent with public sentiment, but team personnel appeared to outnumber fans this year. — Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 2 Feb. 2026

Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

congruent

adjective

con·​gru·​ent kən-ˈgrü-ənt  ˈkäŋ-grə-wənt 

: having the same size and shape : capable of being placed over another figure and exactly matching

congruent triangles

congruently adverb