purity (B2)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈpjʊərɪti/
Definition
The state or quality of being pure, free from anything that soils, corrupts, or contaminates.
Examples
The purity of the water was tested before it was deemed safe to drink.
He admired the purity of her intentions, believing she had no hidden agenda.
The artist strove for purity of form in her minimalist sculptures.
How to Use purity
- purity of (prepositional phrase)
- Indicates what is being kept pure or what the purity refers to. — "The purity of the spring water is legendary in this region."
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