purity

noun

pu·​ri·​ty ˈpyu̇r-ə-tē How to pronounce purity (audio)
Synonyms of puritynext
1
: the quality or state of being pure
2

Examples of purity in a Sentence

struggling to live a life of purity while surrounded by wickedness
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Laurent-Perrier was also among the first to pivot to 100% stainless steel vinification for purity and freshness. Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026 Ultra-high-purity nitrogen gas flows into the mask, and that displaces breathable air until none is left. Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 10 June 2026 The purity of her purpose isn’t lost on those who watch her skate. Alice Park, Time, 9 June 2026 Supply chain expert and Wichita State University professor Usha Haley said the Jubail complex in Saudi Arabia supplied about 70 percent of the world’s high-purity polyphenylene ether resin. Kevin Williams, CNBC, 7 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for purity

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

Time Traveler
The first known use of purity was in the 13th century

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“Purity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/purity. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.

Kids Definition

purity

noun
pu·​ri·​ty ˈpyu̇r-ət-ē How to pronounce purity (audio)
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 How to pronounce purity (audio)
: the quality or state of being pure

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