Definitions
There are 5 meanings of the word
Parity.
Parity - as a noun
(obstetrics) the number of liveborn children a woman has delivered
Example: "The parity of the mother must be considered"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
para(mathematics) a relation between a pair of integers: if both integers are odd or both are even they have the same parity; if one is odd and the other is even they have different parity
Example: "Parity is often used to check the integrity of transmitted data"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
mathematical relationHyponyms (Broadly Related)
(computer science) a bit that is used in an error detection procedure in which a 0 or 1 is added to each group of bits so that it will have either an odd number of 1's or an even number of 1's; e.g., if the parity is odd then any group of bits that arrives with an even number of 1's must contain an error
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
check bitparity bit(physics) parity is conserved in a universe in which the laws of physics are the same in a right-handed system of coordinates as in a left-handed system
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
conservation of paritymirror symmetryspace-reflection symmetryFunctional equality
Example Sentences
"The government is working to achieve gender parity in the workplace."
"The two teams are competing to maintain their parity in the league."
"There is a need for pay parity between men and women for equal work."
"The political system aims to ensure parity of representation for all citizens."
"The parity of the two sides' arguments is questionable."
Word Game Points
Is PARITY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, parity is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
PARITY has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.
Is PARITY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, parity is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordPARITY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.
Is PARITY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, parity is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordPARITY has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.
