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What does the adjective pristine mean? There are three meanings listed in OED's entry for the adjective pristine . See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.
1. a. Remaining in a pure state, without human alteration: a pristine stream. b. Remaining free from dirt or decay; clean: pristine mountain snow. 2. Of, relating to, or typical of the earliest time or condition; primitive or original. [Latin prīstinus; see per in Indo-European roots .] pris·tine′ly adv.
Pristine Definition. prĭstēn, prĭ-stēn. Meanings. Synonyms. Sentences. Definition Source. Origin. Adjective. Filter. adjective. Remaining in a pure state, without human alteration. A pristine stream. American Heritage. Remaining free from dirt or decay; clean. Pristine mountain snow. American Heritage. Still pure; uncorrupted; unspoiled.
