purity

noun

pu·​ri·​ty ˈpyu̇r-ə-tē How to pronounce purity (audio)
1
: the quality or state of being pure
2

Examples of purity in a Sentence

struggling to live a life of purity while surrounded by wickedness
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As a result, even the documentary’s most straightforward moments are steeped in the purity of creation for its own sake. David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 25 July 2025 Officials say Iran must also address the status of over 400 kilograms of uranium enriched to 60 percent purity, a level just below weapons-grade. Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 July 2025 The Jonas Brothers rose to fame as teenagers, and many people were fascinated with the band’s decision to wear purity rings. Katherine Schaffstall, HollywoodReporter, 25 July 2025 Wells’s devotion to architectural purity cost him his job in Boston. Henry Wiencek july 22, Literary Hub, 22 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for purity

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

Time Traveler
The first known use of purity was in the 13th century

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“Purity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/purity. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.

Kids Definition

purity

noun
pu·​ri·​ty ˈpyu̇r-ət-ē How to pronounce purity (audio)
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 How to pronounce purity (audio)
: the quality or state of being pure

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