Noun
Suitableness of one thing to another; agreement; consistency.
Source: Webster's dictionary...the mathematician uses an indirect definition of congruence, making use of the fact that the axiom of parallels together with an additional condition can replace the definition of congruence. Hans Reichenbach
The concept of congruence in Euclidean geometry is not exactly the same as that in non-Euclidean geometry. ..."Congruent" means in Euclidean geometry the same as "determining parallelism," a meaning which it does not have in non-Euclidean geometry. Hans Reichenbach
Once a definition of congruence is given, the choice of geometry is no longer in our hands; rather, the geometry is now an empirical fact. Hans Reichenbach
By sincerity, a man gains physical, mental and linguistic straightforwardness, and harmonious tendency; that is, congruence of speech and action. Mahavira
The metaphor suggests that different environments favor different species of organizations based on different methods of organizing and that congruence with the environment is the key to success. Gareth Morgan
Integrity means congruence. Words and behavior match. Nathaniel Branden