congruence

/ˈkɑŋ.ɡɹu.əns/

UK: /ˈkɒŋ.ɡɹʊ.əns/

KⱭŊ · ɡɹu · əns (3 syllables)

English Noun
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Definition

The quality of agreeing or corresponding; being suitable and appropriate.

Etymology

From Middle English congruence, from Latin congruentia (“agreement”), from congruēns, present active participle of congruō (“meet together, agree”).

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