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purity

noun

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Meaning

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The state of being free from contamination, dirt, or foreign elements; the quality of being morally clean, innocent, or uncorrupted.

Example Sentence

The mountain spring water was known for its exceptional purity, making it safe to drink directly from the source.

Usage Note

Use 'purity' to describe something that is free from unwanted elements, like the purity of gold, or to refer to moral innocence, such as the purity of a child's heart. It often implies an unblemished or uncorrupted state, whether physical or moral, and can be applied to substances, thoughts, or intentions.