purity

noun

pu·​ri·​ty ˈpyu̇r-ə-tē 

1

: the quality or state of being pure

2

: saturation sense 4a

Synonyms

• chasteness
• chastity
• immaculacy
• innocence
• modesty

Examples of purity in a Sentence

struggling to live a life of purity while surrounded by wickedness

Recent Examples on the Web

That’s a sprawling site that has been operating since 2003, and where Iran had been enriching uranium up to 60% purity, according to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). —Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 21 June 2025

These centrifuges had been enriching up to 5 percent purity, according to experts. —Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 June 2025

Companies that invest in third-party testing, ingredient purity, and transparent labeling will capture market share as the industry matures. —Josipa Majic Predin, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025

In addition, the fuel's purity, free from sulfur and additives, helps lower harmful emissions beyond just carbon dioxide. —Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 15 June 2025

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