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congruent

/ˈkɑŋ.ɡɹu.ənt/

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KONG-groo-unt: stress the first syllable.

The n has the ng sound of “sing,” followed by a hard g. Keep the final vowel light; the dictionary also records second-syllable stress.

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The two triangles are congruent.

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What does congruent mean?

adjective

  1. Corresponding in character; congruous.
  2. Harmonious.
  3. Having a difference divisible by a modulus.
More meanings (2)

adjective

  1. Coinciding exactly when superimposed.
  2. Satisfying a congruence relation.

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IPA pronunciation

/ˈkɑŋ.ɡɹu.ənt/

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Other dictionary pronunciations

/kənˈɡɹu.ənt/
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The posterior of the day, most generous sir, is liable, congruent, and measurable for the afternoon.
William ShakespeareThe Complete Works of William ShakespeareProject Gutenberg ebook #100