Congruent? Congruent with? Congruent to? … all correct? If not, which?
If I want to say that two notions in an argument are congruent, is it only proper to say that? Is it equally proper to say they are congruent “with” each other. Is it equally proper to say congruent “to” each other? What is the proper usage. And I suppose it’s also fair to ask if applying the concept of congruence to ideas is appropriate. So there! 🙂
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In the context given, ‘Conguent with’ is Correct.
It means, ‘suitable for something; appropriate in a particular
situation’.
Two notions are congruent WITH each other is the Formal
one & the Best.
Only in Geometry, we use to refer to two geometrical figures
that are same in size & shape.,
The Two mTriangles are Congruent
So ‘The Two notions in an argument are Congruent’ conveys
the meaning but not so well.
‘Conguent to’ is better be avoided.
Pl. don’t confuse with the expression, Similar to’.
Reference:
Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary.
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