purity

noun
UK: /ˈpjʊərəti/
US: /ˈpjʊrəti/

  1. The state of being clean and not mixed with anything else.

    1. We value the purity of our water sources a lot.
    2. The high purity of the gold made it very valuable for the craftsman.

  2. The quality of being morally good or chaste.

    1. She is a symbol of purity and innocence for many people.
    2. The politician spoke about the need to maintain purity in public service.

  3. The state of being correct or accurate.

    1. The scientist checked the purity of the experimental data carefully.
    2. The historian emphasized the importance of ensuring the purity of historical records.

Synonyms

cleanliness innocence virtue clarity
purity adjective

  1. Describes something that is in its original, unmixed form.

    1. They sell purity honey from local farms.
    2. The artist aims for the purity of color in her abstract paintings.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "purity" in English means: The state of being clean and not mixed with anything else., The quality of being morally good or chaste., The state of being correct or accurate..

The phonetic transcription of "purity" is /ˈpjʊərəti/ in British English and /ˈpjʊrəti/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "purity": cleanliness, innocence, virtue, clarity.

Example usage of "purity": "We value the purity of our water sources a lot.". More examples on the page.