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impure

/ɪmˈpjʊər/
im · pure
Adverb:impurely
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1

Mixed or combined with foreign, inferior, or contaminating matter; not pure or clean.

Example

"Boiling the water is necessary if you suspect the supply is impure."

2

Morally tainted, unchaste, or corrupt in thought or conduct.

Example

"The strict ascetic sought to rid his mind of all selfish and impure motives."

3

Considered ritually or ceremonially unclean according to religious law.

Example

"Certain foods and practices were deemed impure under the ancient temple codes."

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• Rhymes for impure

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impulsiveness
impulsivity
impunity
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impurely
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impute

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 15th century from Middle French impur or directly from Latin impurus ('unclean, foul, unchaste'), formed from the negative prefix in- ('not') and purus ('clean, unmixed').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Impure. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/impure
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