congruent

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. adjective corresponding in character or kind
  2. adjective coinciding when superimposed

Etymology

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

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Synonyms

congruous

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