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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Iran currently enriches uranium to 60% purity, close to weapons-grade levels, making the negotiations urgent. Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 May 2025 Right now, Iran is enriching uranium to up to 60% purity, well beyond the confines of the 2015 nuclear deal that President Donald Trump withdrew from in 2018. Trey Yingst, FOXNews.com, 19 May 2025 Though blood appears to flow freely, mingling with the purity of water, brutality is never shown head-on. Lolita Mang, Vogue, 17 May 2025 Their shimmering harmonies are tightly woven purity, giving the song’s nostalgic message ample space to take center stage. Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 12 May 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 Jun. 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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