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Congruent vs Coincident - What's the difference?

congruent | coincident |

As an adjective congruent

is corresponding in character.

As a verb coincident is

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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

    coincident

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • (of two events) Occurring at the same time.
  • (of two objects) Being in the same location.
  • Being in accordance, matching.
  • * South
    • Christianity teaches nothing but what is perfectly suitable to, and coincident with, the ruling principles of a virtuous and well-inclined man.

    See also

    * coincidence

    Anagrams

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