disparity
1 synonyms and 0 antonyms for disparity, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A noticeable difference or imbalance between two things, especially one that seems unfair.
Synonyms
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How to use disparity
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Middle French disparité, from Latin dispar, "unequal" — from dis- ("not") + par ("equal"), the same root found in "parity" and "par".
Full origin of disparity →Frequently asked questions
What does “disparity” mean?
The word “disparity” means a noticeable difference or imbalance between two things, especially one that seems unfair. In plain terms, a gap or mismatch between things that you'd expect to be more similar.
How do you pronounce “disparity”?
“Disparity” is pronounced dihs-PA-rih-tee (/dɪsˈpæɹɪti/ in IPA).
How do you use “disparity” in a sentence?
Here is “disparity” used in a sentence: “There is a huge disparity in pay between the two roles.”
What is another word for “disparity”?
Words with a similar meaning to “disparity” include unalikeness.
What part of speech is “disparity”?
“Disparity” is a noun.
Where does the word “disparity” come from?
The word “disparity” comes from Latin. From Middle French disparité, from Latin dispar, "unequal" — from dis- ("not") + par ("equal"), the same root found in "parity" and "par".
Is “disparity” a common word?
“Disparity” is an uncommon word in modern English.