IMPURITY
/ɪmˈpjuɹɪti/
8 letters · 4 syllables · noun
Definition of IMPURITY
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."
Examples of IMPURITY in a Sentence
- "Even animals in the Jewish system cause impurity only when they are dead."
- "The impurities in the iron ore made extraction of the iron very difficult."
- "With his cheating, lying and stealing, he epitomised the impurity of humanity."
Word Details
Is IMPURITY a Scrabble Word?
Yes, IMPURITY is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: IMPURITY uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for IMPURITY
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | i | m | p | u | r | i | t | y | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 15 |
| WWF | 1 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 17 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in IMPURITY
68 words from the letters in IMPURITY
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How to Use IMPURITY in Word Games
IMPURITY is worth 15 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble IMPURITY to find 68 additional valid words.