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Adjective: congruent  kun'groo-unt or kóng-groo-unt [N. Amer], kóng-groo-unt [Brit]
  1. (geometry) coinciding when superimposed
    "The two triangles were congruent, sharing the same size and shape"
     
  2. Corresponding in character or kind
    "The architectural style was congruent with the historical period";
    - congruous

See also: appropriate, coincident, harmonious, identical, superposable

Antonym: incongruent, incongruous

Encyclopedia: Congruent