# disparate vs disparity

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### disparate
*adjective · IPA /ˈdɪsp(ə)ɹət/ · frequency rank #20,614*
Composed of inherently different or distinct elements; incongruous.

### disparity
*noun · IPA /dɪsˈpæɹɪti/ · frequency rank #16,692*
The state of being unequal; difference.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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