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disparities

 

[ dɪˈspær.ə.ti ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

social justice

A difference or inequality, especially in age, rank, income, or opportunity.

Synonyms

discrepancy, disparity, inequality

Examples of usage

  • There are significant disparities in access to healthcare between urban and rural areas.
  • The report highlights the disparities in educational outcomes based on socioeconomic status.
Context #2 | Noun

statistics

The state or condition of being unequal, differing, or distinct.

Synonyms

discrepancy, inequality, variation

Examples of usage

  • The study revealed disparities in income distribution among different demographic groups.
  • Gender disparities in the workplace continue to be a prominent issue.

Translations

Translations of the word "disparities" in other languages:

🇵🇹 disparidades

🇮🇳 असमानताएँ

🇩🇪 Ungleichheiten

🇮🇩 ketidakadilan

🇺🇦 диспропорції

🇵🇱 nierówności

🇯🇵 不均衡

🇫🇷 disparités

🇪🇸 disparidades

🇹🇷 eşitsizlikler

🇰🇷 격차

🇸🇦 تفاوتات

🇨🇿 nerovnosti

🇸🇰 nerovnosti

🇨🇳 差异

🇸🇮 nepravilnosti

🇮🇸 misræmi

🇰🇿 айырмашылықтар

🇬🇪 განსხვავებები

🇦🇿 fərqliliklər

🇲🇽 disparidades

Etymology

The word 'disparities' originated from the Latin word 'disparitas', which means difference or inequality. The concept of disparities has been prevalent throughout history, reflecting societal divisions and injustices. In modern times, the term is commonly used in discussions about social justice, economics, and healthcare to address the unequal distribution of resources and opportunities among different groups.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,398, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.