disparity

Meanings

• noun

  A state of being significantly different; a great difference.

  - "The income disparity between the rich and the poor is a major social issue."
  - "The disparity in education levels between rural and urban areas is a concern."

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Synonyms

unalikeness

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with disparity
parity , arity , conformity

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Variants

List of all variants of disparity that leads to same result
disparities , disparity

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From Old French 'disparater' meaning 'to disappear, vanish'. Disparity comes from the idea of something being significantly different or vanished from what was expected.

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. Did you know that the largest income disparity in the world is found in South Africa?

2. The term 'disparity' is often used in scientific research to describe differences in data sets.

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Related Concepts

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1. inequality: Disparity is closely related to the concept of inequality, which refers to the unequal distribution of resources, opportunities, or privileges.

2. diversity: Disparity can also be seen as a result of diversity, where differences between individuals or groups lead to significant variations in outcomes.

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Culture

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Disparity has been a significant theme in literature and art, often used to highlight social issues and inequalities. In music, the term 'disparity' is used in the context of contrasting elements in a composition.

How to Memorize "disparity"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize two objects or concepts that are significantly different to remember the meaning of disparity.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word disparity with the idea of contrasting differences or inequality.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Disparity is a difference that is significant and disparate'

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