parity
[ˈpæɹɪti]
Parity refers to the quality or state of being equal or balanced.
In everyday life, parity often comes up when talking about numbers, especially when it comes to whether something has an even or odd number. For instance, if you have two boys and then a girl is born, your family's parity changes from having more boys to having more girls. This can be important for things like planning a baby shower (if you know the parents-to-be want an even or odd number of kids). Some people might worry about parity in politics, meaning they'd prefer equal numbers of men and women in positions of power.
How common is "parity"?
Word parity is considered rare in modern English.
It appears most frequently in academic texts and less often in other writings.
It appears most frequently in academic texts and less often in other writings.
Definitions
noun
Equality; comparability of strength or intensity.
chirality
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