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

Fractures that are out of place, shortened, or do not have a congruent joint surface usually need surgery to help prevent persistent pain, loss of motion and the development of arthritis. —Harlan Selesnick, Miami Herald, 21 Nov. 2025

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. —Ben Travers, IndieWire, 23 Oct. 2025

All are or more or less congruent with Shelley’s masterwork. —Tom Tapp, Deadline, 1 Oct. 2025

Leaders who sustain impact over decades are those who conserve their energy (ME), build resilient teams (WE), and stay congruent with their purpose (WORLD). —Nell Derick Debevoise, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025

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