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Definition of purity

purity

/ˈpjʊə.rɪ.ti/
pu · ri · ty
Adverb:purely
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Plural:purities
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Adjective:pure
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purity Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The state or quality of being free from adulteration, contamination, or foreign substances.

Example

"The laboratory tested the water samples to verify their chemical purity before approving the filtration system."

2

Freedom from moral corruption, deceit, or guilt; innocence or virtue.

Example

"Throughout the novel, the protagonist struggles to maintain the purity of her intentions in a corrupt political environment."

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• Rhymes for purity

• Nearby Words

puritanical
puritanically
puritanism
purity
purloiner
purple
purple coneflower

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the 13th century from Old French purté, from Late Latin puritas, derived from Classical Latin purus ('clean, unmixed, plain').

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