Meaning of the word congruency in English
What does congruency mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
congruency
US /kənˈɡruː.ən.si/
UK /kənˈɡruː.ən.si/
Noun
1.
the quality of being in agreement or harmony; consistency
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There was a clear lack of congruency between his words and his actions.
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The architect aimed for perfect congruency between the building's design and its natural surroundings.
2.
in geometry, the property of two figures being identical in shape and size
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The two triangles demonstrated perfect congruency, meaning all their corresponding sides and angles were equal.
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Understanding congruency is fundamental in geometry for proving theorems.