Congruencies

/kɔŋˈɡruːənsiːz/ noun

Definition

Plural of congruency: instances of agreement, compatibility, or the quality of being congruent.

Etymology

From congruent + -ency (variant of -ence meaning 'quality of being'). Both 'congruence' and 'congruency' exist as alternatives, with 'congruence' being more common.

Kelly Says

'Congruency' and 'congruence' mean the same thing, but English speakers sometimes choose 'congruency' in psychology and philosophy to describe agreements between beliefs or attitudes.

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