noun
Uncommon
disparity
dihs-PA-rih-tee
Disparity (noun) means a noticeable difference or imbalance between two things, especially one that seems unfair. Example: “There is a huge disparity in pay between the two roles.”
noun
1
A noticeable difference or imbalance between two things, especially one that seems unfair.
"There is a huge disparity in pay between the two roles."
"The report highlighted the disparity in healthcare access between rural and urban areas."
How to use disparity
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA gap or mismatch between things that you'd expect to be more similar.
Common pairings
income disparity
wide disparity
disparity between
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Etymology
From Middle French disparité, from Latin dispar, "unequal" — from dis- ("not") + par ("equal"), the same root found in "parity" and "par".
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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.
