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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The film’s legacy, import, and influence, however, is undeniable, thanks to Lynch’s inimitable mixing of white picket fence optimism, pop purity, and unadulterated evil. Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 16 Jan. 2025 That process is separate from artificial colors like Red 3 and Red 40, which must jump through steep hurdles to gain the FDA's authorization and are carefully tested for purity before being used in the market. Alexander Tin, CBS News, 15 Jan. 2025 The formula is crafted with 100% organic, all-natural ingredients, including full-spectrum Live Resin and terpenes that are rigorously third-party lab-tested for purity. Rowan Briggs, The Mercury News, 15 Jan. 2025 But the process has changed with the rise of the populist right, whose members have demanded more power in crafting legislation — and more ideological purity from Republican leaders in pursuit of those policy aims. Mike Lillis, The Hill, 3 Jan. 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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Cite this Entry

“Purity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/purity. Accessed 24 Jan. 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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