Congruence
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈkɒŋ.ɡɹʊ.əns/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Congruence is a noun meaning The quality of agreeing or corresponding; being suitable and appropriate.
Meaning
The quality of agreeing or corresponding; being suitable and appropriate.
More Meanings
- (mathematics, number theory) A relation between two numbers indicating they give the same remainder when divided by some given number.
- (mathematics, geometry) The quality of being isometric — roughly, the same measure and shape.
- (mathematics, linear algebra) Matrix similarity by an orthogonal matrix.
- (universal algebra) Any equivalence relation defined on an algebraic structure which is preserved by operations defined by the structure.
- (psychology) A well-adjusted state or condition in which people are not lying to themselves or in denial.
Word Forms
- congruences
Synonyms for congruence
Depending on context, synonyms include congruency, congruity, congruousness.
Antonyms for congruence
Common opposites include incongruence, incongruency, incongruity.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include congruity, congruousness, congruency, consistency, concordance, coherence.
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