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congruence

UK
/ˈkɒŋɡruəns/
US
/ˈkɑːŋɡruəns/

Translations

congruencenoun
congruences
pl
congruenceMathématiques : relation d’équivalence modulo un entier.
Since 15 and 35 give the same remainder when divided by 10, there is a congruence between them modulo 10 (15 ≡ 35 (mod 10)).
Comme 15 et 35 donnent le même reste lorsqu’on les divise par 10, il existe une congruence entre eux modulo 10 (15 ≡ 35 (mod 10)).
congruenceSens général : accord, coïncidence, compatibilité.
The congruence between the two reports was remarkable, indicating that both teams had reached the same conclusions independently.
La congruence entre les deux rapports était remarquable, indiquant que les deux équipes étaient parvenues indépendamment aux mêmes conclusions.
congruenceGéométrie : propriété de deux figures identiques par la forme et la taille.
The congruence of the two triangles was proven by showing that all corresponding sides and angles were equal.
La congruence des deux triangles a été démontrée en montrant que tous les côtés et angles correspondants étaient égaux.
Synonyms
consistency
harmony
correspondence
conformity
accord
similarity
congruency
agreement
congruenceadjective
more congruence
Comp.
most congruence
Super.
UK
/ˈkɒŋɡruəns/
US
/ˈkɑːŋɡruəns/
Attributive use only (e.g., “congruence relation”); comparative and superlative are formed periphrastically.
de congruenceEmploi mathématique et géométrique; se rend souvent en français par un complément du nom.
A congruence relation partitions a set into equivalence classes.
Une relation de congruence partitionne un ensemble en classes d’équivalence.

Definitions

congruencenoun
The quality or state of agreeing, coinciding, or being congruent.
The congruence between the two reports was remarkable, indicating that both teams had reached the same conclusions independently.
In mathematics, a relation between two integers that have the same remainder when divided by a given modulus.
Since 15 and 35 give the same remainder when divided by 10, there is a congruence between them modulo 10 (15 ≡ 35 (mod 10)).
In geometry, the quality of being identical in shape and size.
The congruence of the two triangles was proven by showing that all corresponding sides and angles were equal.
congruenceadjective
Relating to or based on congruence, especially in mathematics or geometry.
A congruence relation partitions a set into equivalence classes.
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