congruent reply
[kən-ˈɡrü-ənt ˈre-plī]
noun phrasepl: congruent replies
resposta congruente
1. A response that is logically consistent, harmonious, and in agreement with what was previously stated or expected
His congruent reply demonstrated that he had understood the question perfectly.
A sua resposta congruente demonstrou que ele tinha entendido a pergunta perfeitamente.
2. In mathematics and logic, a response or answer that corresponds exactly with given conditions or premises
The theorem requires a congruent reply to satisfy all the axioms.
O teorema requer uma resposta congruente para satisfazer todos os axiomas.
3. In communication, a reply that matches the tone, context, and expectations of the original statement
A congruent reply to his formal proposal was expected.
Uma resposta congruente à sua proposta formal era esperada.
The term 'congruent reply' is used more frequently in academic, mathematical, and professional contexts in both American English and Brazilian Portuguese. In psychology and therapy, it carries particular significance when discussing authentic, aligned communication between speaker and listener. In Brazil, while 'resposta congruente' is understood, 'resposta coerente' is often preferred in everyday usage.
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