Purification

/ˌpjʊərɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

Meaning & Definition

noun

the process of making something clean and free from impurities or pollutants.

The purification of water is essential for safe drinking.

the removal of unwanted substances or qualities.

The purification of the air is a critical issue in urban areas.

a spiritual or moral cleansing.

She sought purification through meditation and reflection.

the act of purifying or the state of being purified.

The purification ritual lasted for several hours.

Late Middle English: from Old French purifcation, from Latin purificatio(n-), from purificare 'to purify'.

water purification

The process of removing contaminants from water to make it safe for drinking.

purification ritual

A ceremonial act intended to cleanse the participants spiritually or physically.

spiritual purification

The practice of cleansing one's spirit or soul from impurities or sins.

purify

To make pure by removing unwanted elements.

cleanse

To make something clean or free from dirt or impurities.

refine

To improve or perfect by removing unwanted substances.

A process of detoxifying one's body.

I'm going on a juice cleanse for some much-needed purification.

A metaphorical cleaning of one's life or habits.

After a rough year, I'm all about purification, cutting out toxic people.