congruent

/ˈkɑŋgruɪnt/

/ˈkɒŋgruɪnt/

The adjective congruent fits when two shapes are the same in shape and size. If you lay two congruent triangles on each other, they would match up exactly.

Congruent comes from the Latin verb congruere "to come together, correspond with." Figuratively, the word describes something that is similar in character or type. Are your actions congruent with your values? If a friend says something outrageous that you don't want to agree with but don't want to disagree with either, say that your friend's idea is congruent with what you think. That way you can agree with him but change your mind later if you have to.

Definitions of congruent

1. adjective

   corresponding in character or kind
   synonyms: congruous

   appropriate

   suitable for a particular person, place, condition, etc.

   harmonious

   suitable and fitting
2. adjective

   coinciding when superimposed
   synonyms:

   coincident

   matching point for point

   identical, superposable

   coinciding exactly when superimposed

   antonyms:

   incongruent

   not congruent