disparity in English
- disparity⇄disparity, noun, pl.-ties.
1. lack of equality.
Ex. disparity in numbers. The old man ignored the disparity in their ages as he enjoyed the company of the young man. The continuing economic disparity between the ""haves"" and the ""have nots""
disparity in Sindhi سنڌي
disparity in Tamil தமிழ்
disparity
Part of Speech
Noun
Pronunciation
/dɪˈspærɪti/
Definitions
- A great difference or inequality between two or more things.
- Lack of similarity or equality.
Usage Examples
- The economic disparity between the rich and the poor is increasing.
- There is a clear disparity in educational opportunities across regions.
- Gender disparity in wages remains a major issue globally.
Etymology
From Old French disparité, from Latin disparitas, from dispar (unequal), from dis- (apart) + par (equal).
Synonyms
- Inequality
- Discrepancy
- Divergence
- Imbalance
- Difference
Antonyms
- Equality
- Similarity
- Uniformity
- Balance
- Parity
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| French | disparité | /dis.pa.ʁi.te/ |
| Spanish | disparidad | /dispaɾiˈðað/ |
| German | Ungleichheit | /ˈʊnɡlaɪçhaɪt/ |
| Russian | неравенство | /nʲɪˈravʲɪnstvə/ |
| Hindi | असमानता | /asamaanta/ |
| Tamil | சமச்சீர் இல்லாமல் | /samachchir illamal/ |
| Telugu | అసమానత | /asamanata/ |
| Chinese (Mandarin) | 差异 | /chā yì/ |
| Japanese | 格差 | /kakusa/ |
| Korean | 불균형 | /bulgyunhyeong/ |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
- British English: /dɪˈspærɪti/
- American English: /dɪˈspɛrɪti/
Historical Usage
The term first appeared in English during the 16th century, primarily used in philosophical and social contexts to describe inequality.
Cultural Nuances
The word is often used in social, economic, and political discussions to highlight inequalities between different groups or regions.
More Information
Disparity is a key term in discussions about social justice, wealth distribution, and human rights, reflecting the gap between privileged and marginalized communities.