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

Once a rare and valuable commodity, salt was associated with purity. —Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 13 Mar. 2026

Any form of coal ash, including fly ash, bottom ash, boiler slag, wet or dry, can be converted into six high-purity mineral fibers that can be used in various industries. —Nick Franck, USA Today, 12 Mar. 2026

Models walked down a mossy runway in clothes that had a purity and simplicity that only Miuccia Prada herself could make so captivating. —Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 12 Mar. 2026

In recent years, the company has been refining the chemistry and engineering behind its process, including solvent systems and separation techniques to recover high-purity polyester and cellulose from complex textile waste streams. —Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 9 Mar. 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