CONGRUENT Synonyms: 35 Similar and Opposite Words

congruent

adjective

kən-ˈgrü-ənt

Definition of congruent

as in consistent

not having or showing any apparent conflict a theory congruent with the known facts of the case

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Recent Examples of congruent Doulas help bridge that gap by providing consistent, continuous support and culturally congruent care that reflects a family’s values, language, traditions and lived experiences. — Liyah Wasson, Washington Post, 8 Dec. 2025 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 All are or more or less congruent with Shelley’s masterwork. — Tom Tapp, Deadline, 1 Oct. 2025 Government funding of politically congruent nonprofits is an integral part of the Democratic approach to power. — Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 20 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for congruent

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Adjective

Resnikoff fully inhabits the role of Jaku, giving him a distinctive and consistent voice, posture and temperament.

— Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 2 Oct. 2026
Smith was able to stay relatively healthy last season, earning consistent playing time because of his pesky perimeter defense and steady offensive game in a backup point guard role.

— Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of consistent

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Vehicle-to-grid, or V2G, technology allows compatible vehicles and chargers to exchange electricity with the grid rather than simply charging the battery.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2026
In practice, however, the number of vehicles that are actually compatible is still very limited.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of compatible

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The film’s treatment of Odysseus’s lies, too, seems consonant with the Ten Commandments instead of Homer’s moral worldview.

— Luis Parrales, The Atlantic, 26 July 2026
But recent research found that members of the Tsimane’, a native Amazonian society in Bolivia, rate consonant and dissonant chords as equally pleasurable.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 20 May 2026

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