1. the quality or state of being congruent; agreement or harmony in form, character, or function.
Usage: formal; often used in abstract contexts
2. in geometry, the property of two figures having the same shape and size, so that one can be superimposed on the other.
Usage: mathematics; technical

Examples

• The congruency between the company's values and its actions impressed the investors.
• There was a lack of congruency between what the manager said and what she actually did.
• In geometry class, we learned to test the congruency of two triangles using the SSS rule.
• The congruency of the two designs made it difficult to distinguish between them.
• Psychologists study the congruency between a person's beliefs and their behavior.
• The architect ensured congruency in the building's architectural style throughout all floors.