Purity usually means being clean, unmixednot blended with anything else; in a completely pure state, or morallyin relation to right and wrong behavior innocent. It can also refer to chastityrefraining from sexual activity; sexual purity in older or more formal usage. The exact meaning depends on the context.
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Pronunciation
AI-generated pronunciation audio (OpenAI).
Accent: General American English
IPA: /ˈpjʊrɪti/
Easy pronunciation: PYOOR-ih-tee (approximate spelling).
Stress: Stress the first syllable.
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Purity Meaning
moral innocence; being free from evil or wrongdoing
Part of speech: noun
Definition: the state of being free from moral wrongdoing; innocence or sinlessness
Example: Many people admired the purity of her intentions.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- innocence — A close match for the moral sense of purity.
- sinlessness — Works when purity means freedom from sin or moral fault.
- pureness — A near synonym, though it is less common in modern English.
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Other Meanings of Purity
Meaning 2
sexual chastity or modesty
Part of speech: noun
Definition: a woman's virtue or chastity
Example: In older literature, purity is sometimes used to mean a woman's chastity.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- honor — Can fit in older or literary usage, but it is broader than purity.
- honour — British spelling of honor; same note applies.
Meaning 3
being clean, unmixed, or not diluted
Part of speech: noun
Definition: being undiluted or unmixed with extraneous material
Example: The purity of the water was tested before it was sold.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- pureness — A direct synonym for the physical or chemical sense of purity.
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Purity Synonyms
Similar Meaning
- innocence
- sinlessness
- pureness
a woman's virtue or chastity
- honor
- honour
being undiluted or unmixed with extraneous material
- pureness
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Common Mistakes
- Purity does not always mean moral innocence; it can also mean something is unmixed or undiluted.
- Honor and honour are not everyday synonyms for purity except in older or literary uses.
- Whiteness is not a good general synonym for purity.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does purity mean?
Purity usually means moral innocence, sexual chastity in older usage, or being unmixed and undiluted, depending on the context.
What is a simple synonym for purity?
Common synonyms include innocence and sinlessness for the moral sense, and pureness for the physical or chemical sense.
Is purity always about morality?
No. Purity can also describe something that is clean, unmixed, or not diluted.
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