/ ˈkɒŋgruənt; NAmE ˈkɑːŋ-/ adjective
1.
( geometry ) having the same size and shape :
congruent triangles
2.
congruent (with sth) ( formal ) suitable for sth; appropriate in a particular situation
► con·gru·ence / ˈkɒŋgruəns; NAmE ˈkɑːŋ-/ noun [ U ]
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WORD ORIGIN
late Middle English : from Latin congruent- agreeing, meeting together, from the verb congruere , from con- together + ruere fall or rush.