Definition

Made up of different and distinct elements that are not similar or alike.

Example

The committee was formed by a disparate group of experts from various fields.

Conversation

Have you noticed how our group is so disparate?

Yeah, we have people from all kinds of backgrounds.

It's interesting how those disparate experiences can bring us together.

Absolutely! It makes our conversations much richer.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Disparate → It is formed from "dis-" (meaning apart) and "parare" (meaning to prepare or make equal). The word describes things that are made unequal or are fundamentally different from each other.

Memory Tip

Think of things that are 'apart' ('dis-') and 'not equal' ('parare') — that's why disparate means fundamentally different.

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