disparity
noun/dɪˈspærəti/
/dɪˈspærəti/
[uncountable, countable] (plural disparities)
(formal)- a difference, especially one connected with unfair treatment
- disparity between A and B The wide disparity between rich and poor was highlighted.
- disparity (in something) growing regional disparities in economic prosperity
- disparity (in something) There are growing regional disparities in economic prosperity.
Extra Examples- the glaring economic disparities between different groups in our society
- The great disparity between the teams did not make for an entertaining game.
- America should address the racial disparities in its criminal justice system.
- the disparity in their salaries
- the issue of gender disparity in the student population
- a disparity of resources
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- considerable
- enormous
- great
- …
- address
- reduce
- eliminate
- …
- disparity between
- disparity in
- disparity of
- …
Word Originmid 16th cent.: from French disparité, from late Latin disparitas, based on Latin paritas ‘parity’.Want to learn more?
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