purity
gb/pjˈʊɹɪti/ us/pjˈʊɹɪti/
B1
English
~ 4300
tisztaság, szüzesség, ártatlanság, kémiai tisztaság
NOUN
B1
1
tisztaság
A2
Usage pattern:
the purity of [something]
The purity of the drinking water is regularly tested.
Az ivóvíz tisztaságát rendszeresen vizsgálják.
Air purity levels have improved in recent years.
A levegő tisztasága az utóbbi években javult.
The lab ensures the purity of its chemical samples.
Learner examples
The purity of the water is high.
Magas a víz tisztasági szintje.
We check the purity of the air.
Ellenőrizzük a levegő tisztaságát.
The purity of food is important.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'purity' with 'purification'; 'purity' is the state, while 'purification' is the process.
Meaning
state of being clean
Collocations
water purity
|air purity
|purity standard
|purity test
Synonyms
cleanliness (Focuses more on the absence of dirt, often in a physical or hygienic sense.)
Antonyms
contamination (Refers to the state of being made impure or harmful by contact with something unclean.)
Themes
health
|science
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
When something is very clean and has no dirt or bad things in it.
The state or quality of being clean, free from dirt, harmful substances, or impurities.
NOUN
B2
2
Usage pattern:
the purity of [someone/something]
She was admired for her moral purity.
Erkölcsi tisztaságáért csodálták.
The novel explores the loss of childhood purity.
A regény a gyermeki ártatlanság elvesztését járja körül.
Some cultures place a high value on sexual purity before marriage.
Learner examples
He has purity in his heart.
Tiszta a szíve.
The girl kept her purity until marriage.
A lány a házasságig megőrizte a szüzességét.
Purity is important in their religion.
Common mistake:
Learners may misuse 'purity' to describe general cleanliness when they mean moral character; context is important.
Meaning
moral innocence or chastity
Collocations
purity of heart
|sexual purity
|moral purity
Synonyms
chastity (Specifically refers to refraining from sexual activity.)
Antonyms
corruption (Refers to moral decay or dishonesty.)
Themes
emotions
|social values
|relationships
|religion
|core_vocabulary
Definition
When a person is good and has no sexual experience.
The quality of being morally good, innocent, or free from sexual activity.
NOUN
B2
3
tisztaság
B2
Usage pattern:
the purity of [a substance]
The gold's purity was 99.9%.
Az arany 99,9%-os tisztaságú volt.
High purity silicon is needed for these chips.
Ezekhez a chipekhez nagy tisztaságú szilíciumra van szükség.
They measure the purity of the sample before use.
Learner examples
The purity of the gold is high.
Az arany nagy tisztaságú.
We check the purity of the oil.
Ellenőrizzük az olaj tisztaságát.
The purity is 90 percent.
Meaning
state of being unmixed
Collocations
gold purity
|purity level
|purity percentage
Synonyms
homogeneity (Emphasizes uniform composition, often in scientific contexts.)
Antonyms
mixture (A combination of two or more substances.)
Themes
science
|core_vocabulary
Definition
When something has only one thing in it and nothing else.
The state of consisting only of one type of substance or element, without being mixed with others.
Grammar
Dictionary form
purity
IPA
GB/pjˈʊɹɪti/
US/pjˈʊɹɪti/
Syllables & stress
pur - ity (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (pur)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: purity
- Plural: purities, purity
Word family
Expressions
purity of heart
1/pjˈʊɹɪti əv hˈɑɹt/
fixed phrase
being good and sincere inside
To have good and honest feelings without bad thoughts.
Examples
- He approached the task with purity of heart.
- Her speech reflected a purity of heart that moved everyone.
sexual purity
1/sˈɛkʃuəl pjˈʊɹɪti/
fixed phrase
not having sex before marriage
Not having sex before marriage or outside what is accepted by a group or religion.
Examples
- The church encourages sexual purity among its members.
- She took a vow of sexual purity.
water purity
1/wˈɔtɚ pjˈʊɹɪti/
fixed phrase
cleanness of water
How clean and safe water is to drink or use.
Examples
- Water purity is tested daily in the lab.
- We must improve water purity for public health.