disparate
Americanadjective
adjective
noun
Other Word Forms
- disparately adverb
- disparateness noun
- nondisparate adjective
- nondisparately adverb
- nondisparateness noun
Etymology
Origin of disparate
First recorded in 1580–90; from Latin disparātus “separated,” past participle of disparāre “to separate,” from dis- dis- 1 + parāre “to make ready” ( pare )
Example Sentences
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It is a deeply affecting show that is all the more impressive for unifying so many disparate artists—a testament to the power of emotion to eclipse our differences.
“Seriously Silly” provides the first substantial account of Jones’s disparate and lesser-known pursuits: co-founding a brewery, writing a collection of children’s stories.
What’s more, she argues, Alibaba is trading at a conglomerate discount and could be worth more if investors truly appreciated the value in its disparate businesses.
From Barron's
It used to be that the truth existed somewhere in the middle, between the disparate narratives.
From Salon
Rather than trying to address specific locations, “we’re going to look at similarities in the context of those disparate locations that might amenable to some more global strategies,” Nicholas said.
From Los Angeles Times
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