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congruent

adjectiveHigh-frequency wordMore C words

in agreement or harmony; corresponding in character or kind

Word origin: From Latin congruere, to come together or agree.

In a sentence

Congruent in a sentence

Here are example sentences showing congruent in a sentence.

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.

Synonyms
compatibleconsistentharmoniousconcordant
Antonyms
incongruentinconsistentincompatiblediscordant
Usage & nuance

Using “congruent” well

Congruent means in agreement or harmony, corresponding in character. Beyond geometry, it describes ideas or accounts that fit together consistently.

Common questions

Questions about “congruent

Congruent (adjective) means in agreement or harmony; corresponding in character or kind
Here is congruent used in an example sentence: "The new policy was congruent with the organization's long-standing commitment to transparency." Another example: "The witness's account was congruent with the physical evidence at every point."
Common synonyms for congruent include compatible, consistent, harmonious, concordant.
Antonyms of congruent include incongruent, inconsistent, incompatible, discordant.
Congruent clusters with compatible, consistent, harmonious, and concordant. Its antonyms incongruent, inconsistent, incompatible, and discordant mark the clashing-context answers.
Yes. Congruent is a high-frequency GRE word, so it is worth prioritising as you build your vocabulary.

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