pure — not mixed or combined with any other substance
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: not mixed or combined with any other substance
Pronunciation (IPA): /pjʊr/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's pure love for chocolate cake led her to eat three pieces at breakfast.
- The scientist needed pure oxygen for the experiment.
- It was pure madness to try eating 50 chicken nuggets in one sitting!
pure
ADJECTIVE[/pjʊr/]
not mixed or combined with any other substance
The mountain spring water is so pure you can see every pebble below.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin purus meaning 'clean, pure, unmixed'. The word passed through Old French pur before entering Middle English and Modern English, retaining its core meaning of freedom from contamination or adulteration.
Breakdown
Latin purus (clean, pure) → Old French pur → Middle English pure. The Latin root purus is an adjective with no separable morphemes, denoting cleanliness and purity in its original form.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother's pure love for chocolate cake led her to eat three pieces at breakfast.”
“The scientist needed pure oxygen for the experiment.”
“It was pure madness to try eating 50 chicken nuggets in one sitting!”
“The mountain spring water is completely pure.”
“His pure determination to finish the entire pizza impressed everyone at the party.”
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