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disparate

/ˈdɪs.pər.ət/
dis · pa · rate
Adverb:disparately
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disparate Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Essentially different in kind; not able to be compared or related closely.

Example

"The historian wove together disparate sources to create a comprehensive account of the era."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'disparate' (meaning fundamentally different or distinct) with 'desperate' (meaning feeling hopeless or in urgent need).

• Nearby Words

disparagement
disparaging
disparagingly
disparate
disparately
disparity
dispassionate

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 16th century from Latin disparatus, the past participle of disparare ('to separate or divide'), formed from dis- ('apart') and parare ('to prepare or make equal').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Disparate. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/disparate
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