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disparate

[ˈdɪspərət]

disparate Definition

  • 1essentially different in kind; not allowing comparison
  • 2containing elements very different from one another

Using disparate: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "disparate" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The two cultures were so disparate that they found it hard to communicate.

  • Example

    The group was made up of people from disparate backgrounds.

  • Example

    The book is a collection of disparate essays on various topics.

disparate Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for disparate

Phrases with disparate

  • a legal term referring to policies or practices that have a disproportionately negative effect on a particular group

    Example

    The court ruled that the company's hiring practices had a disparate impact on women and minorities.

  • a legal term referring to differential treatment of individuals based on their membership in a protected class

    Example

    The plaintiff claimed that he was subjected to disparate treatment because of his race.

  • elements that are fundamentally different from one another

    Example

    The film combines disparate elements such as comedy and tragedy, resulting in a unique viewing experience.

Origins of disparate

from Latin 'disparatus', meaning 'unequal'

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Summary: disparate in Brief

The term 'disparate' [ˈdɪspərət] refers to things that are essentially different in kind and cannot be compared. It can also describe things that contain elements that are very different from one another. Examples include 'The two cultures were so disparate that they found it hard to communicate.' and 'The book is a collection of disparate essays on various topics.' Legal terms include 'disparate impact,' which refers to policies or practices that have a disproportionately negative effect on a particular group, and 'disparate treatment,' which refers to differential treatment of individuals based on their membership in a protected class.