impure

Pronunciation: /ɪmˈpjʊə(ɹ)/

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. adjective combined with extraneous elements
  2. adjective (used of persons or behaviors) immoral or obscene
  3. adjective having a physical or moral blemish so as to make impure according to dietary or ceremonial laws; ; -Leviticus 11:3

Etymology

From Middle French impur, from Latin impūrus.

In classic literature

Semantic network

Similar
dirty, technical-grade, unpurified, bastardized
Opposite (antonyms)
pure

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