Cogrediency

/koʊˈɡriːdiənsi/ noun

Definition

The quality or state of moving together in the same direction or manner; mutual progression.

Etymology

From 'cogredient,' which comes from Latin 'co-' (together) and 'gradiens' (walking, stepping), combined with the English suffix '-cy.'

Kelly Says

This mathematical and geometric term describes when two things move or change in lockstep with each other—it's the noun form of 'cogredient' and appears mainly in technical academic texts.

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