[con.gress] n [L congressus, fr. congredi to come together, fr. com- + gradi to go--more at grade] (1528) 1 a: the act or action of coming together and meeting b: coitus
2: a formal meeting of delegates for discussion and usu. action on some question
3: the supreme legislative body of a nation and esp. of a republic
4: an association usu. made up of delegates from constituent organizations
5: a single meeting or session of a group -- con.gres.sio.nal adj -- con.gres.sio.nal.ly adv