Impurer: meaning, definitions and examples
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impurer
[ ɪmˈpjʊrər ]
quality description
The term 'impurer' is a comparative form of the adjective 'impure,' which describes something that is mixed with something else that is undesirable or not pure. It implies a lower quality or a lesser degree of purity compared to something else. In various contexts, it can refer to substances, ideas, or ethical standards that are perceived to be tainted or compromised. For instance, in chemistry, a solution can be referred to as impurer when it contains more impurities than another solution. In moral discussions, an impurer thought can imply a more corrupt or morally questionable idea compared to a pure one.
Synonyms
contaminated, corrupted, dirtier, tainted
Examples of usage
- This water is impurer than that one.
- His intentions seemed impurer as the situation worsened.
- The impurer substances were filtered out.
- In comparison to the original recipe, the impurer version lacks flavor.
- The impurer aspects of her argument were quickly pointed out.
Translations
Translations of the word "impurer" in other languages:
🇵🇹 menos puro
🇮🇳 अशुद्ध
🇩🇪 unrein
🇮🇩 kotor
🇺🇦 брудніший
🇵🇱 mniej czysty
🇯🇵 不純な
🇫🇷 moins pur
🇪🇸 menos puro
🇹🇷 daha kirli
🇰🇷 덜 순수한
🇸🇦 أقل نقاء
🇨🇿 méně čistý
🇸🇰 mene čistý
🇨🇳 不纯净
🇸🇮 manj čist
🇮🇸 minna hreinn
🇰🇿 аз таза емес
🇬🇪 მცირე სუფთა
🇦🇿 daha az təmiz
🇲🇽 menos puro
Etymology
The word 'impurer' originates from the adjective 'impure,' which itself is derived from the combination of the prefix 'im-' (a variant of 'in-') denoting negation, and the root word 'pure,' borrowed from the Latin 'purus.' The Latin term 'purus' means clear, clean, or unadulterated. The prefix 'im-' indicates a lack of the quality described by the root word, thus 'impure' means not pure. The comparative form 'impurer' was formed in English by adding the suffix '-er' to denote a higher degree of the quality of being not pure. This structure is common in the formation of comparative adjectives in English. Throughout history, the usage of 'impure' and its derivatives has been significant in various fields, including science, philosophy, and ethics, emphasizing the concept of purity and its antithesis in both tangible and abstract contexts.