purity

noun

pu·​ri·​ty ˈpyu̇r-ə-tē 

1

: the quality or state of being pure

2

: saturation sense 4a

Synonyms of purity

• innocence
• goodness
• virtue

Examples of purity in a Sentence

struggling to live a life of purity while surrounded by wickedness

Recent Examples on the Web

Carbon stores industrial heat The carbon blocks and insulation used in the batteries are made by heating lower-purity carbon feedstocks, including petroleum coke and coal tar pitch, in high-temperature furnaces. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 11 Sep. 2026

Wasn’t there always something fake about that expressive purity of hers? — Literary Hub, 10 Sep. 2026

Australian Silver Kangaroo — High-purity bullion coin backed by the respected Perth Mint. — Amy Deyoung, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026

With Onslaught, for better or worse, the purity of my vision is on screen. — Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Middle English purete, from Anglo-French purité, from Late Latin puritat-, puritas, from Latin purus pure

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for purity

• surety
• biosecurity
• cybersecurity
• immaturity
• insecurity
• prematurity
• impurity
• maturity
• obscurity
• security

Kids Definition

purity

noun

pu·​ri·​ty ˈpyu̇r-ət-ē 

1

: the quality or state of being pure : freedom from impurities

2

: freedom from guilt or sin

Medical Definition

purity

noun

pu·​ri·​ty ˈpyu̇r-ət-ē 

: the quality or state of being pure