purity

noun

pu·​ri·​ty ˈpyu̇r-ə-tē How to pronounce purity (audio)
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1
: the quality or state of being pure
2
: saturation sense 4a

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struggling to live a life of purity while surrounded by wickedness
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That volume holds an estimated market value of 135 million dollars, though final revenue will reflect prevailing metal spot prices and purity checks. — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 2026 The Basij run a nationwide network of volunteers who maintain a presence in the streets, government offices and cultural centers, seeking to ensure loyalty and ideological purity for Iran’s theocracy. — Lee Keath, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2026 Along with these shifts came purity tests that were easy for well-meaning people to fail. — Charles Finch, The Atlantic, 28 Aug. 2026 The woman in the Gospel of John found this in Christ’s simple recognition of her purity and God’s love. — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 28 Aug. 2026 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

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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 Sep. 2026.

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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

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purity

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