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

Before the June war, Iran had been enriching uranium up to 60% purity, a short, technical step away from weapons-grade levels. —Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026

In Vodou tradition, the snake symbolizes Danbala, the great spirit of wisdom, peace and purity. —Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 6 Feb. 2026

Supplements certified for sport provide additional reassurance that the product has been tested and verified for quality, purity, and safety. —Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 5 Feb. 2026

At number two was PeptideSciences, a producer of high-purity peptides available in liquid and capsule forms, intended solely for research purposes. —Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 3 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