congruent
in agreement or harmony; corresponding in character or kind
Word origin: From Latin congruere, to come together or agree.
Congruent in a sentence
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The new policy was congruent with the organization's long-standing commitment to transparency.
The witness's account was congruent with the physical evidence at every point.
Using “congruent” well
Congruent means in agreement or harmony, corresponding in character. Beyond geometry, it describes ideas or accounts that fit together consistently.
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