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disparity
[ dih-spar-i-tee ]
noun
- lack of similarity or equality; inequality; difference:
a disparity in age; disparity in rank.
disparity
/ dɪˈspærɪtɪ /
noun
- inequality or difference, as in age, rank, wages, etc
- dissimilarity
Usage
Other Words From
- nondis·pari·ty noun plural nondisparities
Word History and Origins
Origin of disparity1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
Health researchers have faulted numerous factors for that disparity, including inequities in healthcare, chronic conditions and structural racism.
That disparity could be due to the difference in how “CoComelon” and “Bluey” are perceived, particularly by parents.
There has been a glaring disparity between medical associations’ eagerness to speak out about the Ukraine war and to advocate for protection of medical facilities and provision of humanitarian medical services, and the virtual silence regarding the complete destruction of the health care system in Gaza.
The current form of winner-take-all late-stage vulture capitalism has led to unprecedented wealth concentration and income disparity.
"It would create a gross disparity for Ms. Avery to spend even a day in jail when the man who played a pivotal role in organizing and instigating the events of January 6 will now never face consequences for his role in it," the motion read.
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