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disparity

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /dɪˈspærəti/

Forms: disparities

disparity means: A large difference between people or things, especially when one has more money or opportunities.

noun

UNEQUAL DIFFERENCEC1

A large difference between people or things, especially when one has more money or opportunities.

  • The disparity in pay is huge.
  • We need to reduce disparities in access to education.
  • There is a clear disparity between the two regions.

How to use it: disparity between A and B (There is a large disparity between urban and rural incomes.); disparity in something (The study revealed a disparity in pay.)

Similar words: difference, inequality, gap

Opposites: equality, parity

Common phrases: income disparity, disparity between groups, regional disparity

Questions about disparity

What does disparity mean?

A large difference between people or things, especially when one has more money or opportunities.

What is disparity in other languages?

Türkçe: eşitsizlik · Español: disparidad · Français: disparité · Deutsch: Ungleichheit · Italiano: disparità · 日本語: 格差

How do you pronounce disparity?

It is pronounced /dɪˈspærəti/.

How do you use disparity in a sentence?

The disparity in pay is huge. We need to reduce disparities in access to education.

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