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

The gas is used in stages of chip manufacturing and a complex in Qatar, which accounts for around 30% of global high-purity helium supply, has been closed since being attacked March 2. —Diane Brady, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026

This high-purity gas serves as a direct, climate-friendly replacement for fossil fuels, capable of heating homes, generating electricity, and powering transportation using existing infrastructure. —Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 22 Apr. 2026

Some bars may also require assay verification (a process that confirms the metal’s purity and composition) before resale. —Faith Wakefield, USA Today, 22 Apr. 2026

The town also has a pied piper of the purity police (Ana Gasteyer, in peak form) and a light-in-his-loafers mayor (Brad Oscar), who has a conveniently daft wife (Ann Harada, reprising her role from the series). —Naveen Kumar, Variety, 21 Apr. 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