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 Gemstones above a threshold limit are certified by independent certification agencies, just as our jewelry pieces are for purity confirmation. Bettina Zilkha, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024 Bonded Spirit Bluegrass Festival This new festival celebrates the spirit of the Bottled-in-Bond (BIB) Act of 1897, a bourbon purity law. Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 28 Feb. 2024 This supplement is tested for purity and potency, including testing for heavy metals, pesticides, and microbial or other contaminants. Casey Seiden, Parents, 26 Feb. 2024 The sauce was made through a months-long practice that maintained its purity and gave a signature flavor. Victoria Moorwood, The Enquirer, 27 Feb. 2024 The structure of this wine is breathtaking, like delicate lace that caresses the palate with nuanced finesse and has an extraordinary purity of fruit that is expressive on the very long finish. Cathrine Todd, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2024 After passing strict potency, freshness, purity, and safety tests, the business puts them in your cup or capsule. Sponsored Content, The Mercury News, 19 Jan. 2024 For us, ensuring the highest purity in our extracts is key to maintaining the integrity of research and encouraging other companies to invest with confidence in this field. Calvin Rasode, Rolling Stone, 18 Jan. 2024 Each coin is minted by its country's government, ensuring quality, and meets the Internal Revenue Service's (IRS) purity requirements, providing a secure and compliant addition to your gold IRA. Jon Stojan, USA TODAY, 4 Jan. 2024

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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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Cite this Entry

“Purity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/purity. Accessed 19 Mar. 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

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