impure

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ɪmˈpjʊə(r)/

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Adjective

Positive impure

Comparative more impure

Superlative most impure

1. If something is impure, it is not pure as it contains with other substance.
   • Antonym: pure

   The impure gemstone was not good enough to be made into a necklace, so it was thrown out.

Related words

• impurity