Purity
noun
The state or quality of being free from anything that makes it bad or not pure.
The purity of the water in the lake is tested regularly.
Often appears as...
- purity of heart
- purity of mind
noun
The degree to which something is pure.
The purity of this gold is 99.9 percent.
Often appears as...
- purity test
- high purity
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Academic
noun
Morally clean, without sinful or sexual thoughts.
She regards her purity as a part of her faith.
Often appears as...
- purity ring
- purity of thought
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Religious
noun
The state or quality of being free from anything that makes it bad or not pure.
The purity of the water in the lake is tested regularly.
Often appears as...
- purity of heart
- purity of mind
noun
The degree to which something is pure.
The purity of this gold is 99.9 percent.
Often appears as...
- purity test
- high purity
Usage tips
Academic
noun
Morally clean, without sinful or sexual thoughts.
She regards her purity as a part of her faith.
Often appears as...
- purity ring
- purity of thought
Usage tips
Religious
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
Purity suggests removing negative elements, often used in environmental or health contexts.
The new filter guarantees the purity of our drinking water.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Value
Purity can evoke a sense of safety and trust, especially concerning food and resources.
Parents seek the purity of baby products for their newborn's safety.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Just Physical
Purity isn't restricted to physical objects, it can relate to abstract ideas like intentions.
She was admired for the purity of her dedication to charity work.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
Purity suggests removing negative elements, often used in environmental or health contexts.
The new filter guarantees the purity of our drinking water.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Value
Purity can evoke a sense of safety and trust, especially concerning food and resources.
Parents seek the purity of baby products for their newborn's safety.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Just Physical
Purity isn't restricted to physical objects, it can relate to abstract ideas like intentions.
She was admired for the purity of her dedication to charity work.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
Purity suggests removing negative elements, often used in environmental or health contexts.
The new filter guarantees the purity of our drinking water.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Value
Purity can evoke a sense of safety and trust, especially concerning food and resources.
Parents seek the purity of baby products for their newborn's safety.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Just Physical
Purity isn't restricted to physical objects, it can relate to abstract ideas like intentions.
She was admired for the purity of her dedication to charity work.
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The moral roots of...
respect here you see submissive gestures from two members of very closely related species but authority in humans is is not so closely based on on power and brutality as it is in other primates it's based on more voluntary deference and even elements of love at times the fifth foundation is purity sanctity this painting is called the allegory of chastity
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Jonathan Haidt: The...
The fourth foundation is authority/respect. Here you see submissive gestures from two members of very closely related species. But authority in humans is not so closely based on power and brutality as it is in other primates. It's based on more voluntary deference and even elements of love, at times. The fifth foundation is purity/sanctity.
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Photographer Jimmy Chin:...
cemani climbing has a certain purity to it because the climbers are up there battling it out pushing through physical and mental challenges far from the eyes of the world there's nobody there to see it be able to bring that story back bring those moments back to people is is
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Emma Marris: Are wild...
So they tracked the pack down and when they found that one of the wolves was indeed pregnant by the dog, they ended her pregnancy. So in that case, the sort of purity of the wolf, or the genetic wildness of the wolf, was deemed to be more important than its actual autonomy.
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The Japanese folktale of...
This taboo of defilement hung over the sick and deceased, as well as those who defiled the land or committed violent crimes. Of all of the threats to the scholar’s quest for spiritual purity, kegare was by far the greatest. After paying his respects for the 80th time,
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What is melatonin -- and...
rather than being involved in the generation of sleep itself that's down to a very different set of brain mechanisms it's also important to understand that melatonin is not well regulated as a supplement in several countries as a result the purity and the
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How the mysterious dark...
of guaranteeing a certain level of purity and quality, which is incredibly important if you're taking drugs. And you can do so from the comfort of your own home, without the risks associated with buying on the streets. Now, as I said,
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Uncovering a radical...
spawn the next generation of low-cost LEDs with exceptional color purity that's a whole other story we've still got work to do and it would take a global push to realize the full potential of prof skates but given the
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How to have better...
and fairness and care and protection from harm more than conservatives do. And conservatives tend to endorse values like loyalty, patriotism, respect for authority and moral purity more than liberals do.
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Thoughts on humanity,...
and fantastic importance and your complete unimportance in the larger context of the universe. A you that returns back to the original innocence of humanity, which loves from the purity of heart,
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The moral roots of...
respect here you see submissive gestures from two members of very closely related species but authority in humans is is not so closely based on on power and brutality as it is in other primates it's based on more voluntary deference and even elements of love at times the fifth foundation is purity sanctity this painting is called the allegory of chastity
Video examples
Jonathan Haidt: The...
The fourth foundation is authority/respect. Here you see submissive gestures from two members of very closely related species. But authority in humans is not so closely based on power and brutality as it is in other primates. It's based on more voluntary deference and even elements of love, at times. The fifth foundation is purity/sanctity.
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Photographer Jimmy Chin:...
cemani climbing has a certain purity to it because the climbers are up there battling it out pushing through physical and mental challenges far from the eyes of the world there's nobody there to see it be able to bring that story back bring those moments back to people is is
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Emma Marris: Are wild...
So they tracked the pack down and when they found that one of the wolves was indeed pregnant by the dog, they ended her pregnancy. So in that case, the sort of purity of the wolf, or the genetic wildness of the wolf, was deemed to be more important than its actual autonomy.
Video examples
The Japanese folktale of...
This taboo of defilement hung over the sick and deceased, as well as those who defiled the land or committed violent crimes. Of all of the threats to the scholar’s quest for spiritual purity, kegare was by far the greatest. After paying his respects for the 80th time,
Video examples
What is melatonin -- and...
rather than being involved in the generation of sleep itself that's down to a very different set of brain mechanisms it's also important to understand that melatonin is not well regulated as a supplement in several countries as a result the purity and the
Video examples
How the mysterious dark...
of guaranteeing a certain level of purity and quality, which is incredibly important if you're taking drugs. And you can do so from the comfort of your own home, without the risks associated with buying on the streets. Now, as I said,
Video examples
Uncovering a radical...
spawn the next generation of low-cost LEDs with exceptional color purity that's a whole other story we've still got work to do and it would take a global push to realize the full potential of prof skates but given the
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How to have better...
and fairness and care and protection from harm more than conservatives do. And conservatives tend to endorse values like loyalty, patriotism, respect for authority and moral purity more than liberals do.
Video examples
Thoughts on humanity,...
and fantastic importance and your complete unimportance in the larger context of the universe. A you that returns back to the original innocence of humanity, which loves from the purity of heart,
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Jason Segel
American Actor
One thing that I think never goes out of style is just purity. Niceness and purity. And the Muppets have never lost that. Kermit especially is just wide-eyed wonder, unblinking. And he can't blink. Which I think probably helps.
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Debbie Ford
American Author
As you become aware of what has robbed you of the purity of an innocent mind, a clear heart and a strong body, you will be deeply served by letting go of those familiar limitations.
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Charles Eastman
Sioux Author
It has been said that the position of woman is the test of civilization, and that of our women was secure. In them was vested our standard of morals and the purity of our blood.
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Mahatma Gandhi
Indian Leader
Morality which depends upon the helplessness of a man or woman has not much to recommend it. Morality is rooted in the purity of our hearts.
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Uri Geller
Israeli Entertainer
The best part of being a vegan is the purity and peace of mind one experiences and the strong connection I feel to the animal kingdom.
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Abhijit Banerjee
American Economist
The AAP from the beginning made it clear that they were about changing policy and not being a symbol of purity in a corrupt world.
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Lee Min-ho
South Korean Actor
It may be very difficult to keep the virtues of purity, passion, and sacrifice of love in real life.
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Matthew Henry
English Clergyman
The way to preserve the peace of the church is to preserve its purity.
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David Hare
English Playwright
Purity is the feminine, truth the masculine of honor.
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Jeremy Camp
American Musician
We should be living a life of purity.
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Jason Segel
American Actor
One thing that I think never goes out of style is just purity. Niceness and purity. And the Muppets have never lost that. Kermit especially is just wide-eyed wonder, unblinking. And he can't blink. Which I think probably helps.
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Debbie Ford
American Author
As you become aware of what has robbed you of the purity of an innocent mind, a clear heart and a strong body, you will be deeply served by letting go of those familiar limitations.
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Charles Eastman
Sioux Author
It has been said that the position of woman is the test of civilization, and that of our women was secure. In them was vested our standard of morals and the purity of our blood.
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Mahatma Gandhi
Indian Leader
Morality which depends upon the helplessness of a man or woman has not much to recommend it. Morality is rooted in the purity of our hearts.
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Uri Geller
Israeli Entertainer
The best part of being a vegan is the purity and peace of mind one experiences and the strong connection I feel to the animal kingdom.
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Abhijit Banerjee
American Economist
The AAP from the beginning made it clear that they were about changing policy and not being a symbol of purity in a corrupt world.
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Lee Min-ho
South Korean Actor
It may be very difficult to keep the virtues of purity, passion, and sacrifice of love in real life.
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Matthew Henry
English Clergyman
The way to preserve the peace of the church is to preserve its purity.
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David Hare
English Playwright
Purity is the feminine, truth the masculine of honor.
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Jeremy Camp
American Musician
We should be living a life of purity.
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