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 funding will finance construction of Hertha Chalyx, the company’s new facility that plans to produce 10,000 tons of steel-grade and magnet-grade high-purity iron, according to a Tuesday news release. — Catherine Dominguez, Houston Chronicle, 30 Sep. 2026

The facility is designed to produce both steel-grade and magnet-grade high-purity iron. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 29 Sep. 2026

From every theoretical point of view, Dovner was transforming the Soviet system, which had been conceived as something of perfect, crystalline purity. — Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn, New Yorker, 27 Sep. 2026

But the Pilbara holds the world’s biggest reserves of iron ore—with 60% purity—the essential ingredient for making steel, and hence, for building much of our modern lives. — Vivienne Walt, Fortune, 23 Sep. 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