Impurity

Pronunciation: /ɪmˈpjʊrəti/

Definitions of impurity

noun a substance or quality of being impure, containing contaminants or flaws

Example Sentences

A1 The water was not safe to drink because of impurities.

A2 The jeweler used a special solution to remove impurities from the gold.

B1 The impurity in the air was causing breathing problems for the residents.

B2 The scientist discovered a new method to detect impurities in the soil.

C1 The impurity of the drug led to serious side effects in the patients.

C2 The company had to recall the product due to impurities found during testing.

Examples of impurity in a Sentence

formal The laboratory test revealed the presence of impurities in the water sample.

informal There's some impurity in the tap water, so it's better to use a filter.

slang I can't believe there's impurity in my favorite bottled water brand!

figurative The impurity of his intentions was evident in his actions.

Grammatical Forms of impurity

• plural: impurities
• comparative: more impure
• superlative: most impure
• present tense: impurifies
• future tense: will impurify
• perfect tense: has impurified
• continuous tense: is impurifying
• singular: impurity
• positive degree: impure
• infinitive: to impurify
• gerund: impurifying
• participle: impurified

Origin and Evolution of impurity

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'impurity' originated from the Latin word 'impuritas', which is derived from the prefix 'in-' meaning 'not' and the word 'puritas' meaning 'purity'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'impurity' has retained its original meaning of being not pure or contaminated, but its usage has expanded to include moral, ethical, and spiritual impurities as well.