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Convergent vs Congruent - What's the difference?

convergent | congruent |

In mathematics terms the difference between convergent and congruent

is that convergent is the rational number obtained when a continued fraction has been terminated after a finite number of terms while congruent is coinciding exactly when superimposed.

As a noun convergent

is the rational number obtained when a continued fraction has been terminated after a finite number of terms.

convergent

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • That converges or focuses
  • (analysis, topology) Of a sequence in a metric space or a topological space; having a (finite, proper) limit.

    • Noun

    (en noun)
  • (mathematics) the rational number obtained when a continued fraction has been terminated after a finite number of terms

    • Related terms

    * convergence ----

    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