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impurely

/ɪmˈpjʊər.li/
im · pure · ly
Adjective:impure
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• adverb

1

In a morally tainted, unchaste, or corrupt manner.

Example

"The philosopher argued that acting impurely out of selfish ambition ultimately undermines the integrity of the entire community."

2

In an adulterated, mixed, or contaminated manner; with extraneous or inferior elements present.

Example

"Because the mineral sample was impurely crystallized in the laboratory, the researchers had to repeat the synthesis process."

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• Rhymes for impurely

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English from the adjective impure (borrowed from Latin impūrus, from in- meaning 'not' and pūrus meaning 'pure, clean') plus the adverbial suffix -ly.

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