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Disparate: meaning, definitions and examples

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disparate

 

[ หˆdษชspษ™rษชt ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

different

Essentially different in kind; not allowing comparison.

Synonyms

dissimilar, distinct, divergent, unequal, varying

Examples of usage

  • The disparate worlds of the academic and the businessperson.
  • The two cultures were so disparate that communication was difficult.
  • The disparate nature of the two candidates' political views.
  • Her eclectic taste in music led her to enjoy disparate genres.
  • The disparate opinions on the best way to approach the problem.
Context #2 | Adjective

inconsistent

Containing elements that are fundamentally different or incongruous.

Synonyms

discordant, incongruous, jumbled, mixed, varied

Examples of usage

  • The painting was a disparate mix of styles and techniques.
  • The novel received criticism for its disparate themes.
  • The disparate elements of the plan did not work well together.
  • The collection of poems was praised for its disparate voices.
  • The film's soundtrack was a disparate collection of songs.

Translations

Translations of the word "disparate" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น dispar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคฒเค—

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช disparat

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ berbeda

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ั–ะทะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ rozbieลผny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็•ฐใชใ‚‹ (ใ“ใจใชใ‚‹)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท disparate

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ dispar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท farklฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ƒ์ดํ•œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฎุชู„ู

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ odliลกnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ odliลกnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไธๅŒ (bรนtรณng)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ razliฤen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รณlรญkur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ำ™ั€ั‚าฏั€ะปั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒœแƒกแƒฎแƒ•แƒแƒ•แƒ”แƒ‘แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ fษ™rqli

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ dispar

Etymology

The word 'disparate' comes from the Latin word 'disparatus', which means 'unequal' or 'unlike'. It entered the English language in the late 16th century. Over time, 'disparate' has come to be used to describe things that are fundamentally different from each other or contain incongruous elements. The word has been widely used in various contexts to highlight differences or inconsistencies.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #12,279, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.