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impurity vs waste

waste vs impurity

impurity and waste both are nouns.

impurity is not an adjective while waste is an adjective.

impurity is not a verb while waste is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
impurity Yes No No No
waste Yes Yes Yes No
As nouns, waste is a hypernym of impurity; that is, waste is a word with a broader meaning than impurity:
  • impurity: worthless or dangerous material that should be removed
  • waste: any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted
Other hypernyms of impurity include waste material, waste matter, waste product.
impurity (noun) waste (noun)
the condition of being impure useless or profitless activity; using or expending or consuming thoughtlessly or carelessly
worthless or dangerous material that should be removed (law) reduction in the value of an estate caused by act or neglect
the trait of wasting resources
an uninhabited wilderness that is worthless for cultivation
any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted
impurity (adjective) waste (adjective)
located in a dismal or remote area; desolate
impurity (verb) waste (verb)
become physically weaker
cause extensive destruction or ruin utterly
cause to grow thin or weak
lose vigor, health, or flesh, as through grief
spend extravagantly
use inefficiently or inappropriately
get rid of (someone who may be a threat) by killing
run off as waste
spend thoughtlessly; throw away
dispose of
Difference between impurity and waste

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