noun

disparity

disparity, inequality, difference, gap

There is a great disparity between the rich and poor.

There is a great disparity between the rich and poor.

The disparity in their ages was noticeable.

The disparity in their ages was noticeable.

disparity ((between A and B)) a great difference between two things There is a great disparity between the rich and poor.

disparity ((in sth.)) a difference in a particular area The disparity in their ages was noticeable.

Synonyms: inequality, difference, gap; Antonyms: parity, equality, similarity

From Latin 'dis-' (not) + 'par' (equal), meaning 'a state of being unequal'.

Think of 'dis-' (not) + 'parity' (equality). Disparity means 'not equal'.

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