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dispar

unequal, disparate

adjective dees-PAHR Rare
Descriptions & Qualities Degree

Origin: From Latin dispar ('unequal').

Usage Note

Dispar is an invariable adjective: the same form is used for masculine and feminine (un resultado dispar, una calidad dispar). It implies a notable difference or lack of uniformity between elements. It is more formal than diferente or desigual, favoured in written and journalistic Spanish.

Examples

"Los resultados del experimento fueron bastante dispares."

Natural Translation

The results of the experiment were quite disparate.

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