Definition

The state of being in agreement or harmony; a situation where things match or are consistent with each other.

Example

The congruency of their ideas made the project successful.

Conversation

Have you ever thought about the congruency between our goals and our actions?

Yeah, it's important to make sure they align with each other.

Exactly! Sometimes I feel like I'm not being true to my intentions.

I get that; finding that congruency can really help us move forward.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Congruency → It is formed from "con-" (meaning together) and "gruere" (from Latin, meaning to agree or fit). The word "congruency" refers to the quality of being in agreement or harmony with something else.

Memory Tip

Think of things that fit or agree 'together' ('con-') — that's what congruency means.

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