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impurity

The word “impurity” has 4 syllables: im-pu-ri-ty

It's pronounced as /ɪmˈpjʊr.ə.ti/

What is synonym and antonym for impurity?

In the thesaurus, “impurity” has 89 synonyms and 24 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for impurity along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for impurity

Antonyms for impurity

  • appropriateness
  • clarifier
  • cleanliness
  • correctness
  • decency
  • decorousness
  • decorum
  • filter
  • fitness
  • immaculateness
  • perfection
  • priggery
  • priggishness
  • primness
  • prudery
  • prudishness
  • purifier
  • puritanism
  • purity
  • refiner
  • seemliness
  • spotlessness
  • suitability
  • suitableness

Meanings of impurity

  • noun
    1. The condition of being impure; because of contamination, pollution, adulteration or insufficient purification.
    2. A component or additive that renders something else impure.
    3. A state of immorality or sin; especially the weakness of the flesh: inchastity.

Example Sentences

  • Even a small impurity can affect the quality of the crystal.
  • The water was tested for any trace of impurity.
  • Removing every impurity is essential in the refining process.
  • His apology felt tainted by an underlying impurity of motive.
  • The lab report noted a slight impurity in the chemical compound.

On this page you'll find 113 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to impurity, such as: abnormality, abusiveness, adulterant, appropriateness, atrociousness, atrocity, bawdiness.

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