Congruence: meaning, definitions and examples

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congruence

 

[ หˆkษ’ล‹ษกruษ™ns ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

mathematics

The state or quality of being congruent, i.e. identical in form; agreement or harmony between things.

Synonyms

agreement, conformity, harmony

Examples of usage

  • Geometric figures that have the same shape and size are said to have congruence.
  • Congruence in triangles involves matching up corresponding sides and angles.
  • The congruence of their opinions led to a successful collaboration.
Context #2 | Noun

psychology

The state of being in agreement or harmony with oneself; the alignment between one's thoughts, feelings, and actions.

Synonyms

alignment, consistency, harmony

Examples of usage

  • Finding congruence between your values and your actions is important for psychological well-being.
  • Therapists often work with clients to achieve congruence between their inner and outer selves.
Context #3 | Noun

education

In education, congruence refers to the alignment between educational objectives, assessments, and instructional strategies.

Synonyms

alignment, coherence, consistency

Examples of usage

  • Teachers strive to achieve congruence between what they teach and what is assessed.
  • Assessment tools should reflect the congruence between instructional goals and student learning.

Translations

Translations of the word "congruence" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น congruรชncia

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเค‚เค—เคฐเฅ‚เคชเคคเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Kongruenz

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kongruensi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะพะฝะณั€ัƒะตะฝั‚ะฝั–ัั‚ัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kongruencja

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅˆๅŒ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท congruence

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ congruencia

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท uyuลŸma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ•ฉ๋™

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุทุงุจู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kongruence

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kongruencia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ…จ็ญ‰

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kongruenca

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ samsvรถrun

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะพะฝะณั€ัƒะตะฝั‚ั‚ั–ะปั–ะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒแƒœแƒ’แƒ แƒฃแƒ”แƒœแƒชแƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kongruentlik

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ congruencia

Etymology

The word 'congruence' originated from the Latin word 'congruentia', meaning agreement, harmony. It has been used in various fields such as mathematics, psychology, and education to denote the concept of alignment or agreement. The term has evolved over time to represent the idea of consistency and harmony between different elements. Understanding congruence is essential in fields that require precision, such as mathematics, and in personal development, where inner alignment is crucial for well-being.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,238, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.