disparity
/dɪˈsparɪti
/noun (plural disparities)
A great difference: economic disparities between different regions of the country [mass noun]: the arrangements could lead to disparity of treatment between companies...
- The disparity in fees between different schools can be overwhelming.
- His shots do help demonstrate the disparity between different films.
- Income and standards of living disparities in different regions of the country have become a growing problem.
Synonyms
discrepancy, inconsistency, imbalance, inequality, incongruity, unevenness, disproportion;
variance, variation, divergence, polarity, gap, gulf, breach;
difference, dissimilarity, contrast, distinction, differential
rare unlikeness, dissimilitude, contrariety
Origin
Mid 16th century: from French disparité, from late Latin disparitas, based on Latin paritas 'parity'.