Kapariwaraan (en. Parity)

/ka.pa.ri.wa.ran/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
Similarity or resemblance of things or situations.
The parity of their feelings shows mutual understanding.
Ang kapariwaraan ng kanilang mga saloobin ay nagpapakita ng pagkakaintindihan.
Status of being equal or fair.
Parity is important in a just society.
Mahalaga ang kapariwaraan sa isang makatarungang lipunan.
The quality of being consistent in form or action.
There needs to be parity in all project processes.
Kailangan ang kapariwaraan sa lahat ng proseso ng proyekto.

Etymology

from the words 'pari' and 'waran' meaning 'sufficient parity' that is sometimes used to describe the proper arrangement

Common Phrases and Expressions

parity of treatment
equal treatment
kapariwaraan ng trato
parity of opportunity
equal opportunity for all
kapariwaraan ng opurtunidad

Related Words

equal
shows no difference or similarity among two or more things
pantay
similarity
shows differences despite some similarities
pagkapareho

Slang Meanings

crazy
Mark seems crazy, he only does nonsense!
Parang kapariwaraan na 'yang si Mark, puro kalokohan ang ginagawa!
not in one's right mind
His friends tease him about his craziness after he broke up.
Tinutukso siya ng mga kaibigan dahil sa kanyang kapariwaraan after na mag-break.
overacting
Your drama was so over the top, I couldn't relate!
Sobrang kapariwaraan na ang ginawa mo sa drama, 'di makarelate!