DISPARATE Synonyms: 121 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

ˈdi-sp(ə-)rət

Definition of disparate next

as in diverse

being not of the same kind disparate notions among adults and adolescents about when middle age begins

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disparity

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noun

di-ˈsper-ə-tē

as in difference

the quality or state of being different an enormous disparity in the lives of the rich and the poor in that country

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Adjective

The film seamlessly blends two seemingly disparate genres by merging the rugged, desolate frontier setting with the terror of a cannibalistic tribe. —

Travis Bean, Forbes, 26 Oct. 2024 His platform resembles the markets for stocks and bonds where all the investors’ disparate views get weighed, then expressed as one price, for say, Microsoft or the S&P 500. —

Shawn Tully, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2024

Noun

The studies presented at this year’s Anesthesiology conference confirm that racial disparity in healthcare is still an issue. —

New Atlas, 25 Oct. 2024 This launch comes at a time when women in sports are gaining momentum but still face significant disparities, from pay gaps to media coverage. —

Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 24 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for disparate

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