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- [dis-per-it, dih-spar-]
- /ˈdɪs pər ɪt, dɪˈspær-/
- /ˈdɪs.pər.ət/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dis-per-it, dih-spar-]
- /ˈdɪs pər ɪt, dɪˈspær-/
Definitions of disparate word
- adjective disparate distinct in kind; essentially different; dissimilar: disparate ideas. 1
- noun disparate Things so unlike that there is no basis for comparison. 1
- abbreviation DISPARATE dissimilar 1
- adjective disparate varied 1
- adjective disparate Disparate things are clearly different from each other in quality or type. 0
- adjective disparate A disparate thing is made up of very different elements. 0
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Origin of disparate
First appearance:
before 1580 One of the 35% oldest English words
1580-90; < Latin disparātus separated (past participle of disparāre), equivalent to dis- dis-1 + par(āre) to prepare (see pare) + -ātus -ate1
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Parts of speech for Disparate
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preposition
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disparate popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for disparate
adj disparate
- contrasting — to compare in order to show unlikeness or differences; note the opposite natures, purposes, etc., of: Contrast the political rights of Romans and Greeks.
- dissimilar — not similar; unlike; different.
- distinct — distinguished as not being the same; not identical; separate (sometimes followed by from): His private and public lives are distinct.
- diverse — of a different kind, form, character, etc.; unlike: a wide range of diverse opinions.
- various — of different kinds, as two or more things; differing one from another: Various experiments have not proved his theory.
adjective disparate
- different — not alike in character or quality; distinct in nature; dissimilar: The two brothers are very different, although they are identical twins.
- incongruent — not congruent.
- unrelated — associated; connected.
- at odds — If someone is at odds with someone else, or if two people are at odds, they are disagreeing or quarrelling with each other.
Antonyms for disparate
adj disparate
- alike — If two or more things are alike, they are similar in some way.
- similar — having a likeness or resemblance, especially in a general way: two similar houses.
- like — in like manner with; similarly to; in the manner characteristic of: He works like a beaver.
- agreeing — to have the same views, emotions, etc.; harmonize in opinion or feeling (often followed by with): I don't agree with you.
- same — identical with what is about to be or has just been mentioned: This street is the same one we were on yesterday.
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