Definition of IMPURITY

impurity

Meanings

Plural: impurities

Noun

  • worthless or dangerous material that should be removed
  • the condition of being impure
  • The condition of being impure; because of contamination, pollution, adulteration or insufficient purification.
  • A component or additive that renders something else impure.
  • A state of immorality or sin; especially the weakness of the flesh: inchastity.

Origin / Etymology

From impure + -ity. From Middle French impurité, from Latin impuritas.

Synonyms

dross, impureness

Antonyms

purity

Scrabble Score: 15

impurity is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
impurity is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
impurity is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 17

impurity is a valid Words With Friends word