parity
UK/'pærәti/US
GREA2
Definitions
n.
The state of being equal in status, value, or amount
同等；平等；（货币）平价
n.
(math/computing) the property of being odd or even
（数学/计算机）奇偶性
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedpār (equal) + -ity = "the state of being equal." The pār branch in its purest form. Used for equal status (gender parity), equal value (the currency reached parity with the dollar), and a technical odd/even check.
Root par still carries 36 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.gender parity性别平等
- 2.reach parity达到同等水平
- 3.pay parity同酬
- 4.parity with与……平价
Example Sentences
- 1.
Campaigners are still fighting for gender parity in boardrooms.
- 2.
The euro briefly reached parity with the dollar.