What does disparity mean?
Disparity means (uncountable) The state of being unequal; difference..
Disparity
/dɪsˈpæɹɪti/ · noun
Meaning
(uncountable) The state of being unequal; difference..
Definitions by Sense
- (uncountable) The state of being unequal; difference.
- (countable) Incongruity.
Example Sentences
With no great disparity between them in point of years, they were, in every other respect, as unlike and far removed from each other as two men could well be. The one was soft-spoken, delicately made, precise, and elegant; the other, a burly square-built man, negligently dressed, rough and abrupt in manner, stern, and, in his present mood, forbidding both in look and speech.
There was a disparity of view over the use of diesel or electric motive power for the route south of Crewe, and the Prime Minister even felt a modern design of steam locomotives would be the best solution.
Synonyms for disparity
Antonyms for disparity
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Word Forms
- disparities
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for disparity?
Common synonyms include unalikeness.
What is the opposite of disparity?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use disparity in a sentence?
With no great disparity between them in point of years, they were, in every other respect, as unlike and far removed from each other as two men could well be. The one was soft-spoken, delicately made, precise, and elegant; the other, a burly square-built man, negligently dressed, rough and abrupt in manner, stern, and, in his present mood, forbidding both in look and speech.
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