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Vocabulary Builder — Essay & Answer Writing

Disparate

adjective / DIS-puh-ruht / Medium
Meaning

So different from each other that they cannot be compared or combined; essentially unlike

Origin / Etymology

Latin disparatus — past participle of disparare (to separate) — dis (apart) + parare (to prepare, make equal)

Synonyms
Dissimilar Divergent Heterogeneous Contrasting Incompatible
Antonyms
Similar Homogeneous Uniform Comparable Consistent
Example Sentence
"The NFHS-6 data reveals disparate health outcomes across states, with Kerala showing near-universal institutional deliveries while parts of central India lag significantly."
🎯 UPSC Usage

Valuable in GS1 (social geography), GS2 (health/education policy), and essay answers. Use to highlight unequal outcomes across regions, genders, or income groups — conveys more analytical precision than simply saying 'different' or 'unequal'.

Relevant Subjects
Economy
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