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- DictionaryDis·par·i·ty/dəˈsperədē/
noun
- 1. a difference in level or treatment, especially one that is seen as unfair: "economic disparities between different regions of the country"
Disparity definition: lack of similarity or equality; inequality; difference. See examples of DISPARITY used in a sentence.
Disparity is the condition of being unequal, and a disparity is a noticeable difference. Disparity usually refers to a difference that is unfair: economic disparities exist among ethnic groups, there is a disparity between what men and women earn in the same job.
noun. /dɪˈspærəti/ [uncountable, countable] (plural disparities) (formal) a difference, especially one connected with unfair treatment. disparity between A and B The wide disparity between rich and poor was highlighted. disparity (in something) growing regional disparities in economic prosperity.
DISPARITY definition: difference, usually relating to the money people earn or their position. Learn more.
3 days ago · variable noun. If there is a disparity between two or more things, there is a noticeable difference between them. [formal] ...disparities in pay between men and women. [ + between/in] ...the great disparity of wealth between rich and poor countries.
Definition of disparity noun in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
formal. : a noticeable and often unfair difference between people or things. [count] problems that exist when there is a disparity of power [=when one person, group, etc., has much more power than another] There is a great disparity between (the) rich and (the) poor in this country.
