Purity Meaning
/ˈpjʊəɹɪti/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
Listen pronunciation
Definition
nounThe state or degree of being pure.
nameA female given name from English from the virtue purity.
Sentence Examples
The whiteness of the lily is a symbol of purity.
The color white is a symbol of purity.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The chemist tested the ____ of the gold to ensure it was 24 karats and free from other metals.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The organization was founded on the ____ of its founding principles, which it refused to compromise.
Word Origin & History
From pure + -ity, from Old French purete, from Latin puritas.
Explore More C1 Vocabulary Words
CEFR Practice Quiz
The chemist tested the ____ of the gold to ensure it was 24 karats and free from other metals.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The organization was founded on the ____ of its founding principles, which it refused to compromise.