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

Example:
There was a clear lack of congruency between his words and his actions.
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

Example:
The two triangles demonstrated perfect congruency, meaning all their corresponding sides and angles were equal.
Understanding congruency is fundamental in geometry for proving theorems.