parity

noun

(uncountable) Equality; comparability of strength or intensity.

(mathematics, countable) A set with the property of having all of its elements belonging to one of two disjoint subsets, especially a set of integers split in subsets of even and odd elements.

(mathematics, countable) The classification of an element of a set with parity into one of the two sets.

(computing) The count of one bits in a value, reduced to even or odd or zero or one.

(physics, countable) Symmetry of interactions under spatial inversion.

(medicine, countable) The number of delivered pregnancies reaching viable gestational age, usually between 20-28 weeks.

(agriculture, countable) The number of times a sow has farrowed.

Senses related to classification into two sets.

(games, countable) In reversi, the last move within a given sector of the board.

Resemblance; analogy.

Roots

parpar- · Latin · equal, peer

Synonyms for parity

equalityn coequalityn equivalencen evennessn symmetryn equilibriumn parn congruencen equivalencyadj uniformityn

Words related to parity

imparityn disparityn equaladj reciprocalityn inequalityn fairnessn nonequivalentadj reciprocityn equalizev equitabilityn equipollentadj equalizationn disequilibriumn

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