Disparate

C1 16+

Pronunciation: /ˈdɪspərɪt/

Definitions of disparate

noun a thing that is fundamentally different or distinct in quality or kind

Example Sentences

A1 The teacher explained the concept of disparate using simple examples.

A2 The children were confused by the disparate styles of art in the museum.

B1 The company faced challenges due to the disparate opinions of its employees.

B2 The researchers analyzed the disparate data sets to find common patterns.

C1 The diplomat's task was to bridge the disparate interests of the warring factions.

C2 The novel explored the disparate lives of characters from different social classes.

adjective fundamentally different or distinct in quality or kind

Example Sentences

A1 The two friends had disparate interests.

A2 The teacher tried to bridge the gap between the disparate groups of students.

B1 The company faced challenges due to disparate opinions among the employees.

B2 The artist's work showcased a blend of disparate styles and influences.

C1 The novel explored the disparate lives of characters from different social classes.

C2 The research paper analyzed the disparate impact of economic policies on various demographic groups.

Examples of disparate in a Sentence

formal The two companies had disparate approaches to marketing.

informal Their tastes in music were so disparate, they could never agree on a playlist.

slang I can't believe how disparate our shoe collections are!

figurative The artist's use of disparate colors created a visually striking masterpiece.

Grammatical Forms of disparate

past tense

disparaged

plural

disparates

comparative

more disparate

superlative

most disparate

present tense

disparates

future tense

will disparate

perfect tense

have disparated

continuous tense

is disparating

singular

disparate

positive degree

disparate

infinitive

to disparate

gerund

disparating

participle

disparated

Origin and Evolution of disparate

First Known Use: 1560 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'disparate' originated from the Latin word 'disparatus', which means 'unmatched' or 'unequal'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'disparate' has come to be used to describe things that are fundamentally different or unrelated, rather than just unequal or unmatched.