Definition:Congruence (Geometry)/Historical Note

Historical Note on Congruence

The symbol introduced by Gottfried Wilhelm von Leibniz to denote geometric congruence was $\simeq$.

This is still in use and can still be seen, but is not universal.

Also in current use is $\cong$.

Sources

• 1992: George F. Simmons: Calculus Gems ... (previous) ... (next): Chapter $\text {A}.19$: Leibniz ($\text {1646}$ – $\text {1716}$)