Part of Speech
adjective
Definition
having its original purity; uncorrupted or unsullied
Origin + Etymology
from Latin pristinus ‘former’. The senses ‘unspoilt’ and ‘spotless’ date from the 1920s
Synonyms
- immaculate
- intact
- natural
- spotless
- sterile
- untouched
Antonyms
- dirty
- soiled
Example
It was important to Meg to keep her new car in pristine condition.
Usage Over Time
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