Definition of "congruent" [con•gru•ent]

• Corresponding; congruous. (adjective)
• Mathematics Coinciding exactly when superimposed: congruent triangles. (adjective)
• Mathematics Of or relating to two numbers that have the same remainder when divided by a third number. For example, 11 and 26 are congruent when the modulus is 5. (adjective)

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• "Journey into yourself to discover who you are authentically, combining your unique gifts and expression in congruent forms and then reaching as many people as you can with it."
• "Shapes are called congruent when they have the same shape and size."
• "The task is easier when the arrow's direction is the same as the side on which it appears -- a so-called congruent stimulus."