purification

noun

pu·​ri·​fi·​ca·​tion ˌpyu̇r-ə-fə-ˈkā-shən 

: the act or an instance of purifying or of being purified

Synonyms of purification

• cleansing
• salvation

Examples of purification in a Sentence

some people must undergo a ritual purification after certain activities

Recent Examples on the Web

There is also a temezcal, a sweat lodge used by many Mesoamerican peoples, where guests can participate in a purification ritual. —John Newton, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Feb. 2026

Probing matter, antimatter, and supernovae Once one of the cryostats is filled, external pumps will continuously recirculate the liquid argon through a purification system. —Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 4 Feb. 2026

The word February denotes purification, encouraging a cleansing of the past. —Elaine Rewolinski, jsonline.com, 28 Jan. 2026

This sacred process—often including tahara (ritual purification), prayer, and a simple burial—has brought comfort to Jewish families for thousands of years. —Rabbi Moishe Kievman, Sun Sentinel, 27 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing purification

• self-purification

Rhymes for purification

• abbreviation
• abomination
• acceleration
• accentuation
• accommodation
• accreditation
• acculturation
• accumulation
• acetylation
• adjudication
• administration
• adulteration