impure
pronunciation
How to pronounce impure in British English:
UK [ɪmˈpjʊə(r)]
How to pronounce impure in American English:
US [ɪmˈpjʊr]
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- Adjective:
- combined with extraneous elements
- used of persons or behaviors; not morally pure
- ritually unclean or impure
Word Origin
- impure (adj.)
- mid-15c., from Middle French impur (13c.), from Latin impurus "unclean, filthy, foul," from assimilated form of in- "not, opposite of" (see in- (1)) + purus "pure" (see pure). As a noun from 1784. Related: Impurely.
Antonym
Example
- 1. I have an impure tale to tell .
- 2. Prepare yourself for an impure tale .
- 3. Old goat : " so impure to whom ? "
- 4. In traditional judaism , dogs are considered impure .
- 5. Not holy because unconsecrated or impure or defiled .