Impurity
/ɪmˈpjuɹɪti/
Scrabble:15 ptsWWF:17 pts8 letters
Definition of Impurity
noun
- The condition of being impure; because of contamination, pollution, adulteration or insufficient purification.
"Even animals in the Jewish system cause impurity only when they are dead."
- A component or additive that renders something else impure.
"The impurities in the iron ore made extraction of the iron very difficult."
- A state of immorality or sin; especially the weakness of the flesh: inchastity.
"With his cheating, lying and stealing, he epitomised the impurity of humanity."
Anagrams of Impurity
No exact anagrams found for "impurity". This word has a unique letter combination.
Related Word Patterns
Synonyms & Antonyms
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Letter Values
i1
m3
p3
u1
r1
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t1
y4
Total: 15 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Impurity
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Impurity"
Impurity is a 8-letter word that scores 15 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Impurity" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "impurity" is a high-scoring word.