imparity

noun

Definition of imparitynext
as in inequality

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Recent Examples of imparity For nearly two decades, enrollment of women at the University of Tokyo has hovered around 20 percent, an imparity that extends across many top colleges. — Motoko Rich, New York Times, 8 Dec. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for imparity
  1. inequality
  2. difference
  3. discrepancy
  4. disparity
  5. diversity
  6. divergence
  7. disagreement
Noun
  • Adolescents’ awareness of and concerns about inequalities diverged during Trump’s first presidency based on their political views.
    — Laura Wray-Lake, The Conversation, 17 Mar. 2025
  • Katy’s research is on understanding the micro-mechanisms involved in conflict, emotion, inequality, and crime.
    — Harvard Business Review, Harvard Business Review, 14 Mar. 2025
Definition of inequality
Noun
  • While not an enormous difference, those extra minutes sometimes count in the morning rush.
    — Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 23 Mar. 2025
  • Yet there is one key difference: Linfield have been significantly less dominant domestically than any of those clubs.
    — Colin Millar, The Athletic, 23 Mar. 2025
Definition of difference
Noun
  • Their software highlights every discrepancy, and their team fights for each dollar.
    — Jaime Catmull, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
  • Those are among factors that contribute to the discrepancy between normal snowpack and below-normal inflow to Lake Powell, Miller said.
    — Elise Schmelzer, The Denver Post, 20 Mar. 2025
Definition of discrepancy
Noun
  • The disparity between the two assets, neither of which generates a yield or pays a dividend, has been more noticeable over the last two months with gold rising by 11% and Bitcoin falling by 22%.
    — Tim Treadgold, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
  • The disparity in the two golfers’ resumes is stark.
    — Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 17 Mar. 2025
Definition of disparity
Noun
  • This trend is part of a broader shift in the wine industry, where consumers are seeking diversity in their wine experiences and moving beyond familiar options like pinot grigio.
    — Rachel King, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
  • Thousands of tokens Even if the question is the simple one of whether digital assets are securities or not, that still glosses over the diversity of the market, said Miles Jennings, general counsel of investing firm A16Z Crypto.
    — Brady Dale, Axios, 21 Mar. 2025
Definition of diversity
Noun
  • The trend marks a sharp divergence from the United States, where schools have virtually universally rebuffed students’ demands to sever ties with Israeli institutions, citing principles of academic freedom.
    — Shira Li Bartov, Sun Sentinel, 19 Mar. 2025
  • The above graph shows the divergence in distributions of the number of March Madness bids per year by conference.
    — Giovanni Malloy, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
Definition of divergence
Noun
  • In a Thursday, March 20 trailer, fans of Sister Wives got a sneak peek of what’s to come in the second half of season 19 — and further insight into Meri and Kody's disagreement concerning the Flagstaff, Ariz., compound.
    — Charna Flam, People.com, 21 Mar. 2025
  • But there are a lot of obstacles to overcome first, such as sharp disagreements over territory and Ukraine's future security.
    — Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
Definition of disagreement

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“Imparity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imparity. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.

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