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disparity

/dɪˈspærɪti/
dis · par · i · ty dɪ · ˈspær · ɪ · ti
English Definition
n. a noticeable and often unfair difference between people or things
中文释义
n. 差异,不平等
Significado en Español
disparidad, desigualdad
한국어 뜻
격차, 불평등
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
sự chênh lệch, bất bình đẳng
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Example Sentence

The disparity in income between the rich and the poor is increasing.

富人和穷人之间的收入差距在扩大。

Synonyms
inequality discrepancy incongruity imbalance
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
dis(not)+parity(equal)→ disparity, difference.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Which word is a synonym for disparity?

  1. A harmony
  2. B equality
  3. C imbalance
  4. D justice
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C — imbalance. “disparity” means n. a noticeable and often unfair difference between people or things

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

There is a huge ______ between the wages of the richest and poorest workers.

  1. A equality
  2. B disparity
  3. C sameness
  4. D balance
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B — disparity. “disparity” means n. a noticeable and often unfair difference between people or things

Common questions about “disparity”

What does “disparity” mean?

disparity — n. a noticeable and often unfair difference between people or things. In Chinese: n. 差异,不平等.

How do you pronounce “disparity”?

disparity is pronounced /dɪˈspærɪti/. It breaks into 4 syllables: dis · par · i · ty.

How do you use “disparity” in a sentence?

The disparity in income between the rich and the poor is increasing. (富人和穷人之间的收入差距在扩大。)

What are synonyms for “disparity”?

inequality, discrepancy, incongruity, imbalance — all close in meaning to disparity (n. a noticeable and often unfair difference between people or things).

Is “disparity” an ISEE Upper-level word?

Yes. disparity appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “disparity”?

dis(not)+parity(equal)→ disparity, difference.

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