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

Both humble and charming, the daisy represents youth and purity. —Jenny Krane, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 May 2026

The United Nations nuclear agency says Iran has more than 970 pounds of uranium that is enriched up to 60% purity, a short, technical step from weapons-grade levels. —Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2026

Instead of relying only on new polymer chemistries, engineers may be able to improve performance by precisely tuning anion size and purity levels. —Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 8 May 2026

The column gossiped about which journalists and pundits did not pass the new purity test. —Gideon Lewis-Kraus, New Yorker, 7 May 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