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disparity

disparity [ di spárrəti ] (plural disparities)

noun

Definition:

1. lack of equality: a lack of equality between people or things

2. unlikeness: dissimilarity or incongruity

[Mid-16th century. Via French< late Latin disparitas< paritas (see parity¹)]

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