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Definition of impurity

impurity

/ɪmˈpjʊər.ə.ti/
im · pu · ri · ty
Adverb:impurely
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Plural:impurities
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Adjective:impure
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impurity Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A foreign, inferior, or unwanted substance mixed into another substance, reducing its quality or cleanliness.

Example

"The filtration system removes chemical impurities from the drinking water."

2

The state or quality of being physically unclean, contaminated, or mixed with extraneous matter.

Example

"High levels of air impurity in industrial zones pose serious respiratory risks."

3

Moral or spiritual corruption, unchastity, or ceremonial defilement.

Example

"Ancient religious texts often prescribe specific rituals to cleanse spiritual impurity."

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• Rhymes for impurity

• Nearby Words

impunity
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impurely
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impute
in
inability

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Old French impurite or directly from Latin impuritas, meaning 'uncleanness' or 'foulness', formed from in- ('not') and purus ('clean, pure').

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