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

Rarely translated into English, but revered in Japan for the purity of her classical language and her status as the country’s first professional woman writer, Ichiyo Higuchi drew on her own short life in a poor Tokyo neighbourhood to inspire her work. —Literary Hub, 28 May 2026

Meanwhile, aluminum oxide is one of the key starting materials for the production of aluminum metal, and so can be fed into that, given that the purity of the end product here was over 98 percent. —ArsTechnica, 28 May 2026

The findings suggest Mercury's ice was deposited rapidly rather than supplied gradually over long periods of time — a scenario that also helps explain the apparent purity of the ice deposits, the study notes. —Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 28 May 2026

Blancos deliver purity, pepper, and raw agave energy. —Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 28 May 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