noun
congruence
Congruence (noun) means the quality of matching or fitting well together.
noun
1
The quality of matching or fitting well together.
2
A relationship between two numbers showing that dividing each by a particular number leaves the same remainder.
3
(maths) The property of having the same size and shape.
4
(maths) A relationship between matrices linked through an orthogonal matrix.
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Etymology
From Middle English congruence, from Latin congruentia (“agreement”), from congruēns, present active participle of congruō (“meet together, agree”).
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congruousness
congruity
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What is the meaning of congruence?
"congruence" (noun) means the quality of matching or fitting well together.
What is another word for congruence?
Other words for "congruence" include congruousness, congruity.
What is the opposite of congruence?
The opposite of "congruence" is incongruity.
What are the different meanings of congruence?
"congruence" has 3 main meanings: 1. The quality of matching or fitting well together; 2. A relationship between two numbers showing that dividing each by a particular number leaves the same remainder; 3. (maths) The property of having the same size and shape.
