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Congruent vs Coincide - What's the difference?

congruent | coincide |

As an adjective congruent

is corresponding in character.

As a verb coincide is

to occupy exactly the same space.

congruent

English

Adjective

(wikipedia congruent) (en adjective)
  • Corresponding in character.
  • harmonious
  • (mathematics) Having a difference divisible by a modulus.
  • (mathematics) Coinciding exactly when superimposed.
  • (algebra) Satisfying a relation.

    • Usage notes

    * (en-usage-equal)

    Synonyms

    * congruous

    Derived terms

    * congruent number, congruent triangle

    coincide

    English

    Verb

  • To occupy exactly the same space.
    • The two squares coincide nicely.
  • To occur at the same time.
    • The conference will coincide with his vacation.
  • To correspond, concur, or agree.
    • Our ideas coincide , except in certain areas.

    Derived terms

    * coincident * coincidence

    See also

    * incident * accident * simultaneous ----