Congruent
/ˈkɑːŋɡruənt/adjective
Identical in shape and size.
These two objects are congruent because they have the same size and shape.
Often appears as...
- congruent angles
- congruent sides
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/2Geometry Usage
Used to describe identical shapes, especially in geometry classes or textbooks.
The triangle ABC is congruent to triangle XYZ.
Pro Tip 2/2Not Just Size
Congruent implies not only the same size but also the identical shape, unlike 'similar' which means same shape but different size.
Both squares are congruent, even though one is rotated.
Compare with
alikeconsistentequivalentharmoniousidenticalmatchsimilaruniform
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