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Superpose vs Congruent - What's the difference?

superpose | congruent |

As adjectives the difference between superpose and congruent

is that superpose is superimposed while congruent is corresponding in character.

As a verb superpose

is .

superpose

English

Verb

(superpos)
  • To place one thing on top of another
  • (mathematics) To place one geometric figure on top of another in such a way that all common parts coincide

    • See also

    * superimpose * superposition ----

    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