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Align vs Congruous - What's the difference?

align | congruous |

As a verb align

is to form in line; to fall into line.

As an adjective congruous is

corresponding in character.

align

English

(wikipedia align)

Alternative forms

* aline

Verb

(en verb)
  • To form in line; to fall into line.
  • To adjust or form to a line; to range or form in line; to bring into line.
  • (computing) To store (data) in a way that is consistent with the memory architecture, i.e. by beginning each item at an offset equal to some multiple of the word size.
  • To adhere oneself with a group or a way of thinking.
  • Derived terms

    * alignment

    congruous

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Corresponding in character.
  • Harmonious.
  • Antonyms

    * incongruous

    Synonyms

    * congruent