Pure: meaning, definitions and examples

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pure

 

[ pjʊər ]

Adjective / Noun
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Adjective

clean

not mixed or adulterated with any other substance or material.

Synonyms

clean, unadulterated, unmixed

Examples of usage

  • pure alcohol
  • pure gold
Context #2 | Adjective

innocent

without any discordant quality; clear and sweet.

Synonyms

genuine, innocent, wholesome

Examples of usage

  • her voice was pure and true
Context #3 | Noun

philosophy

something that is unmixed or unadulterated.

Synonyms

genuine, unadulterated, unmixed

Examples of usage

  • the pure of heart

Translations

Translations of the word "pure" in other languages:

🇵🇹 puro

🇮🇳 शुद्ध

🇩🇪 rein

🇮🇩 murni

🇺🇦 чистий

🇵🇱 czysty

🇯🇵 純粋な (じゅんすいな)

🇫🇷 pur

🇪🇸 puro

🇹🇷 saf

🇰🇷 순수한 (순수한)

🇸🇦 نقي

🇨🇿 čistý

🇸🇰 čistý

🇨🇳 纯净的 (chún jìng de)

🇸🇮 čist

🇮🇸 hreinn

🇰🇿 таза

🇬🇪 სუფთა

🇦🇿 saf

🇲🇽 puro

Etymology

The word 'pure' originated from the Latin word 'purus', which means clean, clear, or unmixed. It has been used in English since the late 14th century. The concept of purity is often associated with cleanliness, innocence, and authenticity. In various contexts, 'pure' signifies something that is uncontaminated, unalloyed, or genuine.

Word Frequency Rank

This word ranks #1,567, placing it within important intermediate vocabulary. Learning it will significantly improve your ability to express yourself in English.