Session 20

Session 20

1.)
Disparaging : playing down
'par'> latin -> equal

We all know that these usages ->
Our accomplishments could be below par, at par and above par….
When we disparage, we lower someone’s “par”.. or feeling of equality

Disparagement -> noun
Disparaging -> Adjective
e.g Disparaging remarks

Parity -> Equality
Disparity -> lack of equality or a difference (‘dis’ as in dissatisfaction)
e.g. disparity between rates of growth of infrastructure and that of population….

Disparate -> essential or complete difference

We all know 'Com' means Together, so combining with ‘par’ -> Compare
You compare objects with equal or similar properties (well..almost )

Pair and peer are also derived from ‘par’
Pair -> things in pair are equal
Peer -> people who are peers are equal to you (in age, designation , position )

2.)
Equivocate - > equal + vox, vocis (voice )

Basically, it means … Saying yes and no with equal voice…

Can mean vague, indefinite, and susceptible of contradictory interpretations

Opposite -> Unequivocal

3.)
But remember ….

Equivocal is not the same as ambiguous
An equivocal statement is deliberately couched in a language so as to deceive … but an ambiguous statement is accidentally couched in such a language….

Equivocal -> purposely ambiguous

'Ambi' ..we already know means.. Both …
Therefore, an ambiguous statement will both have one meaning and the other meaning….

Ambiguity -> the noun

Another statement which contains the possibility of two interpretations -> ‘double entendre’ literally means -> “double meaning” in French…..

C ya around...
Gau