Disparity: meaning, definitions and examples

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disparity

 

[ dɪˈsparəti ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

social justice

A great difference or inequality in age, rank, condition, or quality; dissimilarity.

Synonyms

difference, discrepancy, inequality

Examples of usage

  • There is a growing disparity between the rich and the poor in our society.
  • The study revealed a stark disparity in educational opportunities based on socio-economic status.
Context #2 | Noun

gender pay

The state or condition of being unequal; lack of equality.

Synonyms

discrepancy, imbalance, inequity

Examples of usage

  • There is still a significant gender disparity in pay in many professions.
  • The company is working to address the disparity in salaries between male and female employees.
Context #3 | Noun

data analysis

The difference between two or more things; discrepancy.

Synonyms

discrepancy, variation

Examples of usage

  • The data showed a significant disparity between the predicted and actual results.
  • The researchers are investigating the causes of the disparity in the data.

Translations

Translations of the word "disparity" in other languages:

🇵🇹 disparidade

🇮🇳 असमानता

🇩🇪 Ungleichheit

🇮🇩 ketimpangan

🇺🇦 нерівність

🇵🇱 nierówność

🇯🇵 格差

🇫🇷 disparité

🇪🇸 disparidad

🇹🇷 eşitsizlik

🇰🇷 불균형

🇸🇦 تفاوت

🇨🇿 nerovnost

🇸🇰 nerovnosť

🇨🇳 差距

🇸🇮 neenakost

🇮🇸 ójafnrétti

🇰🇿 теңсіздік

🇬🇪 არათანაბრობა

🇦🇿 bərabərsizlik

🇲🇽 disparidad

Etymology

The word 'disparity' originated from the Latin word 'disparitas', which means difference or inequality. It has been used in the English language since the late 16th century. Over time, 'disparity' has come to be associated with various forms of inequality, such as social, economic, and gender disparities. The term is often used in discussions about justice, fairness, and balance in society.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,405, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.