dispar
“dispar” means “unequal” in Spanish (comparing two or more things that aren't the same).
unequal, different
Also: unlike, disparate
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Los dos hermanos tienen gustos dispares en la música.
B1The two brothers have different tastes in music.
La crítica tuvo opiniones dispares sobre la nueva obra.
B2The critics had mixed (unequal) opinions about the new play.
Obtuvieron resultados dispares en las pruebas de laboratorio.
C1They obtained varying results in the laboratory tests.
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Which of these is the correct plural form of 'dispar'?
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From the Latin prefix 'dis-' (which means 'not' or 'apart') and the word 'par' (which means 'equal' or 'pair'). Essentially, it describes things that are 'not a pair' or 'not equal.'
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'dispar' the same as 'diferente'?
They are very similar, but 'dispar' is more formal and specifically emphasizes a lack of equality or 'matching' between things.
Can 'dispar' refer to an odd number?
While it literally means 'not even,' in modern Spanish, the word for an odd number is usually 'impar.' Use 'dispar' for qualities or results rather than math.
Does it have anything to do with 'disparar' (to shoot)?
No! Although they look similar, 'disparar' comes from a different root. 'Dispar' is strictly about things being unequal.