Congruence

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /kɑŋɡrʊəns/

Definitions of congruence

noun the state or quality of being in agreement or harmony

Example Sentences

A1 I learned about congruence in my math class.

A2 The teacher explained the concept of congruence using simple shapes.

B1 Students in the geometry class studied congruence of triangles.

B2 The architect ensured the congruence of the building's design with the surrounding landscape.

C1 The researcher's findings showed a high level of congruence with previous studies.

C2 The artist's work displayed a perfect congruence of colors and shapes.

adjective congruent; in agreement or harmony

Example Sentences

A1 The shapes are congruent.

A2 The congruence of their opinions led to a successful collaboration.

B1 The congruence between the two reports was evident.

B2 The congruence of their values was the foundation of their strong friendship.

C1 The congruence of their beliefs was essential for their partnership.

C2 The congruence of their goals and aspirations made them a formidable team.

Examples of congruence in a Sentence

formal The congruence of the two shapes was evident in the geometry problem.

informal The congruence between their opinions made the decision easier.

slang Their outfits were on point, showing congruence in their fashion sense.

figurative The congruence of their goals led to a successful partnership.

Grammatical Forms of congruence

past tense

congruenced

plural

congruences

comparative

more congruent

superlative

most congruent

present tense

congruences

future tense

will congruence

perfect tense

have congruenced

continuous tense

is congruencing

singular

congruence

positive degree

congruent

infinitive

to congruence

gerund

congruencing

participle

congruencing

Origin and Evolution of congruence

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'congruence' originated from the Latin word 'congruentia', which means agreement or harmony.
Evolution of the word: Initially used in geometry to describe figures that have the same size and shape, the term 'congruence' has evolved to also refer to agreement or harmony in various contexts.