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| Symbol | Format | Data |
|---|---|---|
| ≅ | Code Point |
U+2245 |
| TeX |
\cong |
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| SVG | Download ↓ |
The (congruent) symbol is used in geometry to state that two shapes are identical to each other in shape and size. For example, the congruent symbol is typically used in an expression like this:
In plain language, this means the triangle defined by the points , and is congruent to the triangle defined by the points , and .
The equals symbol or equal sign is used in mathematics to assert that two expressions have the same value.
The equivalent symbol is used in modular arithmetic to express that two numbers are congruent modulo some number N. The symbol is also used to express an identity.