If you enjoy sorting different objects into separate categories, you're well prepared to understand the origins of disparate. The word, which first appeared in English in the 16th century, comes from the Latin verb disparāre , meaning "to divide, separate off, make different."

(Definition of disparate from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

When combining fennel in all of its disparate forms — raw, clean and punchy; gentle and soft and savory; bright and herbal and anise-centric — you can land on a dish that is astounding.

Disparate things are very different from each other. Near synonyms are unequal and dissimilar. The adjective disparate is from Latin disparātus, from disparāre "to separate, divide," from the prefix dis- "apart" plus parāre "to prepare."

Disparate things are clearly different from each other in quality or type. Scientists are trying to pull together disparate ideas in astronomy. American English : disparate / ˈdɪspərɪt /

disparate - fundamentally different or distinct in quality or kind; "such disparate attractions as grand opera and game fishing"; "disparate ideas"

Definition of disparate adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. made up of parts or people that are very different from each other. Join our community to access the latest language learning and assessment tips from Oxford University Press!

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Jan 2, 2025 · disparate (comparative more disparate, superlative most disparate) Composed of inherently different or distinct elements; incongruous.

Fundamentally different or distinct in nature, kind, or character. "The team was made up of individuals with disparate skills and abilities." The term is often used to describe a wide range of things that are dissimilar and do not belong to the same category.