Disparity

/dɪsˈpærɪti/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A great difference or inequality.

The disparity in wages between men and women continues to be a significant issue in the workplace.

An imbalance or lack of equality.

There is a stark disparity in access to education between urban and rural areas.

A state of inconsistency or inequality.

The disparity of healthcare services in different regions leads to varied health outcomes for the population.

The condition or fact of being unequal.

The study highlighted the disparity in opportunities available to different socioeconomic groups.

Middle English, from Old French 'disparite', from Latin 'disparitatem', meaning 'inequality'.

gender disparity

The differences in status, power, and opportunities between genders.

income disparity

The difference in income earned by individuals or groups.

disparity of wealth

The unequal distribution of assets among residents of an economy.

inequity

Lack of fairness or justice.

discrepancy

A lack of compatibility or similarity between two or more facts.

dissimilarity

Lack of similarity; being different.