Definitions for disparate
ˈdɪs pər ɪt, dɪˈspær-dis·parate

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. disparateadjective

   fundamentally different or distinct in quality or kind

   "such disparate attractions as grand opera and game fishing"; "disparate ideas"

2. disparateadjective

   including markedly dissimilar elements

   "a disparate aggregate of creeds and songs and prayers"

WiktionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. disparatenoun

   Any of a group of unequal or dissimilar things.

2. disparateadjective

   Composed of inherently different or distinct elements; incongruous.

   The board of the company was decidedly disparate no two members from the same social or economic background.

3. disparateadjective

   Essentially different; of different species, unlike but not opposed in pairs; also, less properly, utterly unlike; incapable of being compared; having no common genus.

4. Etymology: From disparatus, past participle of disparare, from dis- + parare, from par

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1. disparate

   Disparate refers to things or elements that are fundamentally distinct or diverse in kind, character, or quality; they are so unlike each other that they cannot be easily compared or grouped together. It suggests a wide array of differences and emphasizes dissimilarity or inequality.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:3.0 / 2 votes

1. Disparateadjective

   unequal; dissimilar; separate

2. Disparateadjective

   pertaining to two coordinate species or divisions

3. Etymology: [L. disparatus, p. p. of disparare to part, separate; dis- + parare to make ready, prepare.]

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Disparate

   dis′par-āt, adj. unequal: incapable of being compared.—n. Disparate′ness.—n.pl. Dis′parates, things or characters of different species. [L. disparātus—dis, neg., and parāre, make equal.]

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of disparate in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of disparate in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

Examples of disparate in a Sentence

1. Jerry Nadler:

   I have long believed that the criminalization of marijuana has been a mistake, and the racially disparate enforcement of marijuana laws has only compounded this mistake, with serious consequences, particularly for communities of color.

2. Cheri Beasley:

   We must eliminate disparate costs for mental health care.

3. Michael Inouye:

   We can assume more methods like the Utah bill could find their way into other states’ plans, especially if actions are not taken at the federal level, eventually, if enough states implement similar or related legislation, we could see a more concerted effort at the federal level to codify these (likely) disparate state laws under a US-wide policy.

4. Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin:

   It is healthy and appropriate that disparate ideas are voiced at this stage, and I am grateful to President Trump for recognizing and encouraging this.

5. Greg Stanton:

   Because of the unacceptably disparate distribution of polling locations, I respectfully request the U.S. Department of Justice investigate what took place [...] to ensure all voters are treated equally.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=disparate
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Disparate
3. ^ ChatGPT
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4. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disparate
5. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=disparate