disparity
pronunciation
How to pronounce disparity in British English: UK [dɪˈspærəti]
How to pronounce disparity in American English: US [dɪˈspærəti]
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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 .