تفاوت
A state of difference, variation, or inequality between things or people. It is commonly used in academic papers to describe gaps in income, education, or quality.
Examples
3 of 5هناك تفاوت في وجهات النظر حول القضية.
There is a disparity in viewpoints regarding the issue.
تلاحظ الدراسة تفاوتاً في الأجور.
The study notes a disparity in wages.
جودة المنتجات فيها تفاوت كبير.
The quality of the products has great variation.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Tafawut sounds like 'the foot' - imagine one foot being higher than the other, creating a gap.
Quick Quiz
تسعى الحكومة لتقليل _____ الطبقي في المجتمع.
Correct!
The correct answer is: التفاوت
Examples
هناك تفاوت في وجهات النظر حول القضية.
academicThere is a disparity in viewpoints regarding the issue.
تلاحظ الدراسة تفاوتاً في الأجور.
formalThe study notes a disparity in wages.
جودة المنتجات فيها تفاوت كبير.
businessThe quality of the products has great variation.
فيه تفاوت بين كلامك وفعلك.
informalThere is a discrepancy between your words and your actions.
يؤدي التفاوت الطبقي إلى مشاكل اجتماعية.
academicClass disparity leads to social problems.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
تفاوت صارخ
glaring disparity
بدرجات متفاوتة
to varying degrees
تقليص التفاوت
reducing the gap
Often Confused With
'Tafawut' is disparity, while 'Tafakhur' is boasting.
Usage Notes
Essential for IELTS Writing Task 1 when comparing data points that are not equal.
Common Mistakes
Using 'Ikhtilaf' for everything; 'Tafawut' is better for quantitative or level-based differences.
Memory Tip
Tafawut sounds like 'the foot' - imagine one foot being higher than the other, creating a gap.
Word Origin
From the root f-w-t (فوت) meaning to pass by or leave a gap.
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
تسعى الحكومة لتقليل _____ الطبقي في المجتمع.
Correct!
The correct answer is: التفاوت
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تلاحم
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متطوع
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