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pristine
[ pris-teen, pri-steen; especially British pris-tahyn ]
/ ˈprɪs tin, prɪˈstin; especially British ˈprɪs taɪn /
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adjective
having its original purity; uncorrupted or unsullied.
of or relating to the earliest period or state; primitive.
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Origin of pristine
Words nearby pristine
prison rustic work, priss, Prissie, prissy, Priština, pristine, Pritchett, prithee, Prithivi, prittle-prattle, prius
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British Dictionary definitions for pristine
pristine
/ (ˈprɪstaɪn, -tiːn) /
adjective
of or involving the earliest period, state, etc; original
pure; uncorrupted
fresh, clean, and unspoiledhis pristine new car
Word Origin for pristine
C15: from Latin pristinus primitive; related to prīmus first, prime
usage for pristine
The use of pristine to mean fresh, clean, and unspoiled is considered by some people to be incorrect
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