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View usage for: (dɪspærɪti) Word forms: plural disparitiesvariable nounIf there is a disparity between two or more things, there is a noticeable difference between them. [formal] ...disparities in pay between men and women. [+ between/in] ...the great disparity of wealth between rich and poor countries. Synonyms: difference, gap, inequality, distinction More Synonyms of disparity disparity in British English (dɪˈspærɪtɪ) nounWord forms: plural -ties1. inequality or difference, as in age, rank, wages, etc ▶ USAGE See note at discrepancydisparity in American English (dɪˈspærəti) nounWord forms: plural disˈparities1. inequality or difference, as in rank, amount, quality, etc. 2. unlikeness; incongruity Word origin Fr disparité < ML disparitas < L dispar, unequal: see di- 1 & par 1COBUILD Collocationsdisparity income disparity Examples of 'disparity' in a sentencedisparity The disparity between the two lives could not be more stark.Despite the overall increase in life expectancy, there remain wide geographical disparities.There is certainly a wide disparity in the number of players unavailable per game this season.There is inflation and the disparity in wealth is enormous here.There is a huge disparity between her skill on the horse and her other life skills.There are also big disparities in pay.The figures gave rise to concerns that the economic recovery has masked growing regional disparity.The increasing disparity between the two can make growing old so hard.There is a wide disparity between forces on the outcomes of hearings.The unjust system of taxation underlined huge disparities in wealth.The huge disparity in pay cannot be justified.The result is a big disparity in the groups.Both studies showed a strong regional disparity.And the scripts were based on the disparities between the two lifestyles.Such social and economic disparity could not go without upheaval.But in some other areas of the country there is a wide disparity.Research suggests extreme wealth disparity can have a negative impact on health and wellbeing.It shows a huge disparity between the number missing and investigations undertaken.The other notable element is the glaring age disparity between the five central characters and the actors playing them. Regional disparities remained considerable as well.Racial and economic disparities are interlinked.But it also needs to focus on the wide disparity of economic prospects within Britain. In other languagesdisparity British English: disparity NOUN If there is a disparity between two or more things, there is a noticeable difference between them. ...the health disparities between ethnic and socio-economic groups. - American English: disparity
- Brazilian Portuguese: disparidade
- Chinese: 明显差异
- European Spanish: disparidad
- French: disparité
- German: Unterschied
- Italian: disparità
- Japanese: 相違
- Korean: 차이
- European Portuguese: disparidade
- Latin American Spanish: disparidad
economic disparities between countries Synonyms unevenness dissimilarity unlikeness dissimilitude Additional synonymsDefinition a conflict or variation between facts, figures, or claims the discrepancy between press and radio reports Synonyms disagreement, difference, variation, conflict, contradiction, inconsistency, disparity, variance, divergence, dissonance, incongruity, dissimilarity, discordance, contrariety Definition lack of proportion or equality There is a disproportion in resources available. Synonyms inequality, imbalance, disparity, discrepancy, asymmetry, insufficiency, unevenness, lopsidedness Synonyms difference, distinction, discrepancy, disparity, divergence, heterogeneity, incomparability, unlikeness, nonuniformity, dissimilitude, unrelatedness - disparagement
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