Nearby Words
noun, plural -ties.
lack of similarity or equality; inequality; difference: a disparity in age; disparity in rank.
Related forms
non·dis·par·i·ty, noun, plural -ties.
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Disparity
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Example Sentences
- Income disparity is always a subjective observation, with observations often occuring on the local level.
- Their proximity to one another only accentuates the disparity.
- These are average figures and the disparity is greater if particular areas are singled out.
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Word Origin & History
disparity
1550s, from M.Fr. disparité, from L.L. disparitatem "inequality," from L. dis- "not" + L.L. paritas (gen. paritatis) "parity" (see parity). Related: Disparities.
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