purity

noun

pu·​ri·​ty ˈpyu̇r-ə-tē How to pronounce purity (audio)
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
Recent Examples on the Web Nuanced negotiation is out, ritual performance of ideological purity is in. Danielle Allen, Washington Post, 19 July 2024 When purchasing a senna product, check the label to see if the supplement has been tested by a third-party organization for purity and potency. Cristina Mutchler, Health, 1 July 2024 Most experts suggest looking for a supplement with at least 5 billion CFUs (colony-forming units) and verification that is has been tested for purity and quality. Dahlia Rimmon, Parents, 24 June 2024 This is surely part of the reason that the purity of the thrill that our grandparents got from Mays and his peers is not reproducible now. Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker, 21 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for purity 

These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'purity.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.

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

Dictionary Entries Near purity

Cite this Entry

“Purity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/purity. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.

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

More from Merriam-Webster on purity

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!