disparity

pronunciation

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  • Noun:
    inequality or difference in some respect

Word Origin

disparity (n.)
1550s, from Middle French disparité (16c.), from Late Latin disparitatem (nominative disparitas) "inequality," from dis- "not" (see dis-) + paritas "parity" (see parity). Related: Disparities.

Example

1. Is income disparity slowly fueling the next global crisis ?
2. The scientists said they did not quite understand the disparity .
3. The disparity is especially stark as companies are swimming in cash .
4. This suggests a huge disparity of influence .
5. This disparity may stem from differences in institutional frameworks .

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