Disparate
(adjective)
- Fundamentally distinct or different in kind; not comparable.
- Comprising inherently unlike elements; incongruous.
Origin:
Late 16th century: from latin disparatus, from dis- (expressing negation) + parare 'prepare, arrange'.
Examples:
- The two theories are disparate and cannot be reconciled.
- The disparate elements of the painting created a chaotic and confusing image.
- The disparate data points made it difficult to draw any meaningful conclusions.
- The disparate groups of people were brought together by a shared goal.
- The disparate cultures of the two countries made it challenging for them to find common ground.