disparity
gb/dɪspˈɛɹəti/ us/dɪspˈɛɹəti/
C1
Inglês
~ 7600
Acepções
0 acepção
Substantivo
C1
entity
1
unfair difference between groups
A clear and often unfair difference between groups of people or things.
Padrão de uso:
a disparity in [something] between [groups]
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes use *disparity* for any small or neutral difference. In social, economic, or legal contexts, *disparity* usually suggests an unfair or problematic gap. Learners also often say *disparity of A and B*; the most natural patterns are *disparity between A and B* or *disparity in X between A and B*.
Sinônimos
inequality (Very close in meaning; more common and slightly broader, especially for social or economic issues.)
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gap (More informal and visual; emphasizes the size of the difference rather than its fairness.)
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imbalance (Highlights that things are not in equal or correct proportion, sometimes less focused on justice.)
Antônimos
equality (Direct opposite when talking about fair treatment or equal conditions.)
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parity (A formal word meaning an equal or similar state, especially in pay or status.)
Colocações
economic disparity
|income disparity
|wealth disparity
|racial disparity
|gender disparity
|health-care disparities
Temas
society
|economics
|politics
|law
Exemplos
- The report highlights a growing income disparity between urban and rural areas.
- There is still a significant racial disparity in arrest and sentencing rates.
- The government pledged to reduce the disparity in access to quality education.
- Gender pay disparity remains a serious issue across many industries.
- Health-care disparities became more visible during the pandemic.
Exemplos para estudantes
- There is a big disparity in pay between men and women at that company.
- Many people are worried about the growing disparity between rich and poor.
- The new law tries to fix the disparity in access to good schools.
- We must look at racial disparity in the justice system.
- The study shows a clear disparity in health care for different groups.
Substantivo
formal
C1
entity
2
noticeable difference in degree
A strong and clear difference in how big, good, or strong two things are.
Padrão de uso:
a disparity between [A] and [B]
Erro comum:
Learners may try to use *disparity* in very casual speech where *difference* is more natural. Also, avoid saying *a disparity of two things*; use *a disparity between two things* or *a disparity in something*.
Sinônimos
difference (More general and less formal; does not suggest that the difference is large or striking.)
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contrast (Emphasizes a sharp or obvious difference, often visual or descriptive.)
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divergence (More technical or formal; suggests things becoming more different over time.)
Antônimos
similarity (Focuses on how things are alike, the opposite of a noticeable difference.)
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correspondence (Formal; suggests that things match or agree rather than differ.)
Colocações
disparity in size
|disparity in quality
|price disparity
|regional disparity
|disparity in performance
|disparity in standards
Temas
description
|comparison
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- There is a huge disparity between the official figures and what we see on the ground.
- The disparity in size between the two teams was obvious.
- Analysts noted a worrying disparity in the company’s regional sales results.
- We need to understand the disparity in exam scores across different schools.
- The price disparity between the two brands surprised many customers.
Exemplos para estudantes
- There is a clear disparity between what he says and what he does.
- The disparity in class sizes is easy to see.
- We saw a big disparity in test results this year.
- There is a price disparity between the online store and the shop in town.
- The coach talked about the disparity in skill between the two teams.
Substantivo
technical
C2
entity
3
difference between two eye images
In eye science, the small difference between what each eye sees, which helps the brain see depth.
Padrão de uso:
binocular disparity in [visual stimulus]
Sinônimos
retinal disparity (More specific technical term for the same visual phenomenon.)
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binocular parallax (Technical; refers to the same type of positional difference used for depth perception.)
Antônimos
retinal correspondence (Technical; describes a condition where images fall on matching points of the two retinas, minimizing disparity.)
Colocações
binocular disparity
|retinal disparity
|stereoscopic disparity
|depth from disparity
Temas
science
|medicine
|body
Exemplos
- The brain uses binocular disparity to create a sense of depth in the visual field.
- 3D movies simulate retinal disparity by presenting slightly different images to each eye.
- Researchers measured disparity sensitivity in patients with visual disorders.
- Large disparity between the two eyes can cause double vision or visual discomfort.
- Depth from disparity is a key cue in many computer vision algorithms.
Exemplos para estudantes
- Our eyes use disparity to help us see depth.
- 3D glasses create disparity between the images each eye sees.
- Without disparity, it is hard for the brain to know how far things are.
- Scientists study disparity to understand how we see in 3D.
- Small changes in disparity can change how deep an object looks.
Gramática
Forma no dicionário
disparity
AFI
GB/dɪspˈɛɹəti/
US/dɪspˈɛɹəti/
Sílabas e tonicidade
dis - par - ity (3 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (par)
Formas da palavra
Noun
- Base: disparity
- Plural: disparities, disparity
Família de palavras
Forms
disparities
noun
Core family
disparate
adjective
Related words
parity
noun B2
Advanced or less common
disparately
adverb
Expressões
disparity between A and B
1/dɪspˈɛɹəti bɪtwˈin ə ˈænd bˈi/
fixed phrase
formal
difference between two entities
Used to say that two people, groups, or things are very different in some clear way.
Exemplos
- There is a clear disparity between A and B in terms of opportunities.
- The disparity between A and B has grown over the past decade.
- Experts are concerned about the disparity between A and B in exam results.
disparity in
1/dɪspˈɛɹəti ˈɪn/
fixed phrase
formal
difference in a specific area
Used before a noun to say there is a strong difference in that area, such as pay, quality, or access.
Exemplos
- The study found a large disparity in pay across departments.
- There is worrying disparity in access to mental health services.
- We can see clear disparity in performance between the morning and evening shifts.
racial disparity
1/ɹˈeɪʃəl dɪspˈɛɹəti/
fixed phrase
difference between racial groups
Used to talk about clear and often unfair differences between racial groups, for example in health, income, or arrests.
Exemplos
- The report documents serious racial disparity in school discipline.
- Racial disparity in health outcomes has become a national concern.
- New policies aim to reduce racial disparity in housing and employment.