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- DictionaryPris·tine/ˈpriˌstēn/
adjective
- 1. in its original condition; unspoiled: "pristine copies of an early magazine"
1. : belonging to the earliest period or state : original. the hypothetical pristine lunar atmosphere. 2. a. : not spoiled, corrupted, or polluted (as by civilization) : pure. a pristine forest. b. : fresh and clean as or as if new.
new or almost new, and in very good condition: pristine new offices. Washing machine for sale - only two months old and in pristine condition. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. not owned or used before. new New cars tend to lose a lot of their value in the first year.
Pristine definition: having its original purity; uncorrupted or unsullied.. See examples of PRISTINE used in a sentence.
If something is pristine it's immaculately clean or has never been used. So please check your shoes before walking on a pristine white carpet. A long, long time ago pristine was used to describe primitive or ancient things.
new or almost new, and in very good condition: pristine new offices. Washing machine for sale - only two months old and in pristine condition. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. not owned or used before. new New cars tend to lose a lot of their value in the first year.
Definition of pristine adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Pristine Definition. Remaining in a pure state, without human alteration. A pristine stream. Remaining free from dirt or decay; clean. Pristine mountain snow. Still pure; uncorrupted; unspoiled. Pristine beauty. Characteristic of the earliest, or an earlier, period or condition; original.
adjective. 1. of or involving the earliest period, state, etc; original. 2. pure; uncorrupted. 3. fresh, clean, and unspoiled. a pristine new car. USAGE The use of pristine to mean fresh, clean, and unspoiled is considered by some people to be incorrect.
Synonyms for PRISTINE: mint, fresh, virginal, untouched, virgin, brand-new, unblemished, unaltered; Antonyms of PRISTINE: stale, soiled, damaged, broken, blemished, injured, bruised, tainted.
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.
