What is another word for disparity?

Pronunciation: [dɪspˈaɹɪti] (IPA)

Disparity is a term that refers to a significant difference or inequality between two or more things. It can be used to describe economic, social, or political differences, among others. Synonyms for the term disparity include inequality, difference, dissimilarity, variance, contrast, disproportion, divergence, distance, and discrepancy. These synonyms are often used to describe the unequal distribution of wealth, resources, opportunities, and power across different groups or individuals. They can also be used to describe differences in opinion, perception, or interest between two or more parties. Regardless of its context, the term disparity highlights the existence of differences and suggests a need for greater equality and fairness.

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What are the paraphrases for Disparity?

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What are the hypernyms for Disparity?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the hyponyms for Disparity?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.
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What are the opposite words for disparity?

Disparity, which means the state of being unequal or different, has a plethora of antonyms that represent the opposite meaning. Some of the antonyms for disparity include equality, balance, similarity, correspondence, and sameness. These antonyms convey the idea of things being equal or similar to each other, in a way that evens out any differences between them. Other antonyms for disparity are harmony, compatibility, and agreement, which imply a sense of coherence and agreement between the two or more things being compared. In contrast to disparity, these antonyms bring to mind ideas of similarity, consistency, and cooperation, which can be seen in a wide range of contexts.

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Usage examples for Disparity

He was very much surprised, and notwithstanding his great dislike to disparity of years, he regretted her refusal deeply.
"Lady-John-Russell"
MacCarthy, Desmond
She said she was too old to think it necessary to be what is called desperately in love, and without feeling that his age was an objection or that the disparity was too great, yet, she said, if he had been a younger man she would have decided long ago.
"Lady-John-Russell"
MacCarthy, Desmond
Her mother was now perfectly happy about the marriage, though the disparity of age, and fears about the great responsibility her daughter was undertaking in the care of a young family-one boy and five girls-had undoubtedly made her anxious.
"Lady-John-Russell"
MacCarthy, Desmond

Famous quotes with Disparity

  • And then the conditions of safety - or lack of safety - for teachers in public schools, and the disparity between public schools and private schools is shameful.
    Warren Beatty
  • The shock caused by the September 11 events has also lead to a thorough reflection on the existing disparity between rich and poor countries, on the misery of populations of the South.
    Omar Bongo
  • Why my interest in writers? Well, I'm one, and many of my friends are writers. I know what it's like to write. I'm interested in the creative process. I'm fascinated by the disparity between who we are on the outside, and what we have bubbling away inside us.
    Eric Brown
  • Defendants are being evaluated based on numerical grid without any aggravating circumstances being considered. The effect has been to transfer the disparity from the judge to the prosecutor allowing for a great deal of leeway on indictments.
    Harold H. Greene
  • The more dynamic the capitalistic expansion, the greater the disparity. It is from the disparity that we are going to get all the political upheaval for the next few years.
    Robert D. Kaplan

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