Disparate (adjective)

  1. Fundamentally distinct or different in kind; not comparable.
  2. Comprising inherently unlike elements; incongruous.

Origin:

Late 16th century: from latin disparatus, from dis- (expressing negation) + parare 'prepare, arrange'.

Examples:

  1. The two theories are disparate and cannot be reconciled.
  2. The disparate elements of the painting created a chaotic and confusing image.
  3. The disparate data points made it difficult to draw any meaningful conclusions.
  4. The disparate groups of people were brought together by a shared goal.
  5. The disparate cultures of the two countries made it challenging for them to find common ground.
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