parity — the state or condition of being equal, especially regarding status or pay
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the state or condition of being equal, especially regarding status or pay
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpærəti/
Example Sentences
- After years of negotiation, the football players finally achieved salary parity with basketball players.
- My mom demands chore parity between my sister and me, so we both have to clean the bathroom equally.
- The country's currency reached parity with the US dollar for the first time in decades.
parity
NOUN[/ˈpærəti/]
the state or condition of being equal, especially regarding status or pay
The treaty ensures parity between the two nations' military forces.
Charity brings clarity to parity
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'paritas', derived from 'par' meaning 'equal' or 'of equal value'. The word entered English through Old French and Latin legal terminology.
Breakdown
par (equal) + -ity (noun suffix indicating state or condition) = parity
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“After years of negotiation, the football players finally achieved salary parity with basketball players.”
“My mom demands chore parity between my sister and me, so we both have to clean the bathroom equally.”
“The country's currency reached parity with the US dollar for the first time in decades.”
“In our office, there's finally parity in coffee consumption - everyone drinks exactly 5 cups per day!”
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