disparate
Intermediate/ˈdɪs.pɚ.ət/
- adjective
- Sharply differing, containing sharply contrasting elements
disparate in a sentence
- “Having widely varying interests, the students had disparate responses toward the novel.”
- “Disparate notions among adults and adolescents about when middle age begins.”
- “Each district exhibited disparate traditions that enriched the urban tapestry.”
What does “disparate” mean?
disparate (adjective) means sharply differing, containing sharply contrasting elements. It is pronounced /ˈdɪs.pɚ.ət/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "disparate" mean?
- disparate (adjective) means: Sharply differing, containing sharply contrasting elements
- How do you pronounce "disparate"?
- "disparate" is pronounced /ˈdɪs.pɚ.ət/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
- How do you use "disparate" in a sentence?
- Here is "disparate" used in a sentence: Having widely varying interests, the students had disparate responses toward the novel.
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