congruence Definition

congruent
adj

1. geom.
Said of two or more figures: identical in size and shape.
2. math.
Belonging or relating to two integers that have the same remainder when divided by a third integer.
3. Suitable or appropriate to it.

Thesaurus: harmonious, corresponding, consonant, similar, parallel.
Form: congruent with something (often)

Derivative: congruence

Suitability or appropriateness.

Agreement.

The quality or relationship of being congruent.

Derivative: congruently
adverb

Etymology: 15c: from Latin congruere to meet together.