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disparate

adjective
ˈdɪs.pər.ət

Meaning

containing elements very different from one another.
Essentially different in kind; not allowing comparison.
fundamentally different or distinct in kind; not allowing comparison

Example Sentences

Their opinions were disparate, leading to debates.

The two cultures are completely disparate.

The project combined disparate ideas from art and technology.

Synonyms

contrasting, divergent, different, distinct, dissimilar, diverse, unrelated, varied
Entry 1
contrasting, divergent
Entry 2
different, distinct, dissimilar, contrasting, diverse, unrelated
Entry 3
different, distinct, contrasting, diverse, varied

Antonyms

similar, uniform, identical, alike, comparable, homogeneous
Entry 1
similar, uniform
Entry 2
similar, identical, alike, comparable, uniform, homogeneous
Entry 3
similar, alike, uniform

Collocations

disparate groups, disparate elements, disparate ideas, disparate backgrounds

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