Purity
ˈpjʊərəti
Definitions
2 meaningsThe quality or state of being pure.
ˈpjʊərəti
The state of being pure; freedom from contamination or pollution.
The air in the mountains is renowned for its purity.
💡 Simply: Purity is when something is clean and doesn't have anything bad in it, like when you have a perfectly clean room or when something is not mixed with anything else.
👶 For kids: Being clean and good. Like if your hands are clean, they have purity!
More Examples
She was admired for the purity of her intentions.
The test aimed to measure the purity of the chemical sample.
How It's Used
"The water's purity is crucial for aquatic life."
"Rituals often focus on physical and spiritual purity."
"The politician was lauded for his purity of motives."
The state of being free from adulteration or contamination.
ˈpjʊərəti
Freedom from anything that pollutes, contaminates, or corrupts.
The purity of the spring water made it highly desirable.
💡 Simply: It's like when a drink is completely pure water with nothing added to it or when someone has not been involved with anything bad.
👶 For kids: When something is clean and hasn't got yucky stuff mixed in.
More Examples
Her poems captured the purity of the natural world.
The lab's strict protocols ensured the purity of the reagents.
How It's Used
"The food's purity is regularly tested for any contamination."
"She sought the purity of silence for meditation."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Idioms & expressions
purity of heart
Moral or spiritual goodness, sincerity, and freedom from evil intentions.
"The leader was known for his purity of heart and his commitment to justice."
spiritual purity
The state of being morally and spiritually clean.
"Many people seek spiritual purity through meditation."
From Middle English purite, from Old French pureté, from Latin puritas, from purus ('pure').
The word 'purity' has been used for centuries, evolving from religious and moral contexts to scientific and environmental applications, reflecting changes in societal values and scientific understanding.
Memory tip
Think of a pristine, untouched lake - it embodies purity.
Word Origin
"pure, clean"