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

Iran maintains 972 pounds of uranium enriched to 60% purity — enough weapons-grade material for roughly 10 nuclear weapons, according to the IAEA. —Sam Mednick, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2026

Small summer restaurants and dwellings carved into the rock faces complete a dreamy picture, where the purity of the landscape makes Palmarola an almost sacred place to disconnect. —Micol Passariello, Architectural Digest, 26 Feb. 2026

Before the June war, Iran had been enriching uranium up to 60% purity, a short, technical step away from weapons-grade levels. —ABC News, 26 Feb. 2026

On the other hand, gold bars that aren't from certified refiners may be harder to sell and could require assay testing to verify their purity. —Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 25 Feb. 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