parity

Meaning

Noun

  • Equality; comparability of strength or intensity.
  • In reversi, the last move within a given sector of the board.
  • Resemblance; analogy.
  • The number of delivered pregnancies reaching viable gestational age, usually between 20-28 weeks
  • The number of times a sow has farrowed.

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Origin

  • From Middle French parité, from Late Latin paritas, from Latin pār. Equivalent to pari-- + --ty
  • From Latin paritas, from pariō

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