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   purity

   /ˈpjʊərɪti/

   noun

   • 1. freedom from adulteration or contamination: "the purity of our drinking water" Similar cleannessclearnessclarityfreshnessfreedom from adulteration/contaminationlack of pollutionuntaintednesswholesomenessnaturalnesshealthinesshealthfulnesssalubritysterilitysalubriousnessOpposite impuritypollution
   • 2. freedom from immorality, especially of a sexual nature: "white roses represent purity and innocence" Similar virtuevirtuousnesslack of corruptionmoralitygoodnessrighteousnessrectitudesaintlinesspietyhonourhonestyintegrityuprightnessdecencyworthinessnobility of soul/spiritethicalityblamelessnessguiltlessnessinnocencechastitysinlessnessstainlessnessspotlessnessirreproachablenessimmaculatenessimpeccabilityOpposite immorality

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French purete, later assimilated to late Latin puritas, from Latin purus ‘pure’.

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   The meaning of PURITY is the quality or state of being pure. How to use purity in a sentence.

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   PURITY definition: 1. the state of not being mixed with anything else: 2. the clear and perfect quality of a sound…. Learn more.

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   Purity definition: the condition or quality of being pure; freedom from anything that debases, contaminates, pollutes, etc.. See examples of PURITY used in a sentence.

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   Something that exhibits purity hasn't been tainted by something morally or physically. Children, fresh snow, and solid gold are all known for their purity. Purity comes from the Latin purus meaning "clean, clear, unmixed, chaste."

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   Definition of purity noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishPURITY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   2 meanings: 1. the state or quality of being pure 2. physics a measure of the amount of a single-frequency colour in a mixture.... Click for more definitions.

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   Purity definition: Freedom from spiritual or moral defilement; innocence or chastity.

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryPURITY | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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   PURITY meaning: the quality of being pure: . Learn more.

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    1. the condition or quality of being pure; freedom from anything that contaminates, pollutes, etc. 2. freedom from any admixture or modifying addition. 3. cleanness. 4. freedom from guilt or evil; innocence. 5. freedom from foreign or inappropriate elements; careful correctness: purity of expression.

11. www.oed.com › dictionary › purity_npurity, n. meanings, etymology and more | Oxford English...

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    What does the noun purity mean? There are four meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun purity, one of which is labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. purity has developed meanings and uses in subjects including religion (Middle English) metal industry (Middle English) See meaning & use