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disparity

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dis·par·i·ty  (d-spr-t)
n. pl. dis·par·i·ties
1. The condition or fact of being unequal, as in age, rank, or degree; difference: "narrow the economic disparities among regions and industries" (Courtenay Slater).
2. Unlikeness; incongruity.

[French disparité, from Old French desparite, from Late Latin disparits : Latin dis-, dis- + Late Latin parits, equality; see parity1.]

disparity [dɪˈspærɪtɪ]
n pl -ties
1. inequality or difference, as in age, rank, wages, etc.
2. dissimilarity
Usage: See at discrepancy
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.disparity - inequality or difference in some respect
inequality - lack of equality; "the growing inequality between rich and poor"
far cry - a disappointing disparity; "it was a far cry from what he had expected"
gap, spread - a conspicuous disparity or difference as between two figures; "gap between income and outgo"; "the spread between lending and borrowing costs"
disconnect, disconnection, gulf - an unbridgeable disparity (as from a failure of understanding); "he felt a gulf between himself and his former friends"; "there is a vast disconnect between public opinion and federal policy"
disproportion - lack of proportion; imbalance among the parts of something

disparity
Translations
disparity [dɪsˈpærɪtɪ] N (= inequality, dissimilarity) → disparidad f
disparity [dɪˈspærɪti] ndisparité f
disparities in sth [+ wealth, income, age, living standards] → disparité de qch
disparity between sth and sth → disparité entre qch et qch
disparity
nUngleichheit f, → Disparität f (geh)
disparity [dɪsˈpærɪtɪ] ndisparità f inv
disparity [dɪsˈpærɪtɪ] ndisparità f inv


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Denisov had two hundred, and Dolokhov might have as many more, but the disparity of numbers did not deter Denisov.
I confess that I do think there is a disparity, too great a disparity, and in a point no less essential than mind.
As great a disparity prevails between the States of Georgia and Delaware or Rhode Island.
 
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