Purity: meaning, definitions and examples
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purity
[ ˈpjʊərɪti ]
of mind
The quality or state of being pure, clean, or untainted by anything impure. It refers to the absence of contamination or adulteration.
Synonyms
cleanliness, innocence, wholesomeness
Examples of usage
- She radiated purity of mind and spirit.
- His purity of thoughts and actions inspired others.
of substance
The degree to which a substance is pure, free from foreign elements or adulterants. In chemistry, purity is measured by the percentage of the desired substance in a sample.
Synonyms
cleanness, purity level, quality
Examples of usage
- The purity of the gold determined its value.
- The purity of the water was essential for the experiment.
of intention
The sincerity or genuineness of one's intentions or motives. It implies a lack of ulterior motives or hidden agendas.
Synonyms
authenticity, honesty, sincerity
Examples of usage
- Her actions were driven by a purity of intention.
- The purity of his love for her was unquestionable.
Translations
Translations of the word "purity" in other languages:
🇵🇹 pureza
🇮🇳 शुद्धता
🇩🇪 Reinheit
🇮🇩 kemurnian
🇺🇦 чистота
🇵🇱 czystość
🇯🇵 純度 (じゅんど)
🇫🇷 pureté
🇪🇸 pureza
🇹🇷 saflık
🇰🇷 순수함
🇸🇦 نقاء
🇨🇿 čistota
🇸🇰 čistota
🇨🇳 纯洁 (chúnjié)
🇸🇮 čistost
🇮🇸 hreinleiki
🇰🇿 тазалық
🇬🇪 სისუფთავე (sisup’tave)
🇦🇿 saflıq
🇲🇽 pureza
Word origin
The word 'purity' originated from the Latin word 'puritas', derived from 'purus' meaning 'clean' or 'pure'. The concept of purity has been valued in various cultures and religions, symbolizing integrity, innocence, and authenticity. Throughout history, purity has been associated with virtue and moral goodness, often used in contexts of spirituality, ethics, and cleanliness.