imparity

[ im-par-i-tee ]

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noun,plural im·par·i·ties.

lack of parity or equality; disparity, difference, or inequality.

Origin of imparity

From the Late Latin word imparitās, dating back to 1555–65. See im-², parity¹

Words Nearby imparity

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How to use imparity in a sentence

imparity, im-par′i-ti, n. want of parity or equality: indivisibility into equal parts.
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British Dictionary definitions for imparity

imparity

/ (ɪmˈpærɪtɪ) /

nounplural -ties

a less common word for disparity (def. 1)

Origin of imparity

C16: from Late Latin imparitās, from Latin impar unequal

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