Purity

Pronunciation: /ˈpjʊrəti/

Definitions of purity

noun the quality or state of being pure; freedom from anything that debases, contaminates, or pollutes

Example Sentences

A1 The purity of the water in the lake is important for the health of the fish.

A2 She was known for her purity of heart and kind spirit.

B1 The purity of the gold was evident in its shine and lack of impurities.

B2 The artist's work was praised for its purity of expression and emotion.

C1 The scientist studied the purity of the sample to ensure accurate results.

C2 The purity of her intentions was clear to everyone who knew her.

Examples of purity in a Sentence

formal The purity of the water in this natural spring is unmatched.

informal I love the purity of her intentions, she always has good motives.

slang That party was lit, everyone was vibing with the purity of the music.

figurative The artist's painting captured the purity of emotion in a way that words cannot express.

Grammatical Forms of purity

• past tense: purified
• plural: purities
• comparative: purer
• superlative: purest
• present tense: purifies
• future tense: will purify
• perfect tense: has purified
• continuous tense: is purifying
• singular: purity
• positive degree: pure
• infinitive: to purify
• gerund: purifying
• participle: purified

Origin and Evolution of purity

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'purity' originated from the Latin word 'puritas' which means 'cleanness' or 'freedom from defilement'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'purity' has retained its original meaning of cleanliness and freedom from defilement, but has also come to be associated with innocence, virtue, and moral integrity.