disparity
Intermediate/dɪˈspærəti/
- noun
- a situation in which two or more things are not equal or similar, especially when this is thought to be unfair
disparity in a sentence
- “Manhattan had the greatest income disparity between rich and poor residents outside Puerto Rico.”
- “growing / huge / increasing disparity”
- “One of her priorities will be to eliminate pay disparity between men and women for equal work.”
- “The state has been criticized nationally for large disparities in spending among school districts.”
What does “disparity” mean?
disparity (noun) means a situation in which two or more things are not equal or similar, especially when this is thought to be unfair. It is pronounced /dɪˈspærəti/. 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 "disparity" mean?
- disparity (noun) means: a situation in which two or more things are not equal or similar, especially when this is thought to be unfair
- How do you pronounce "disparity"?
- "disparity" is pronounced /dɪˈspærəti/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
- How do you use "disparity" in a sentence?
- Here is "disparity" used in a sentence: Manhattan had the greatest income disparity between rich and poor residents outside Puerto Rico.
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