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pristine

/pɹɪsˈtaɪn/

Meanings
  • adjective

    Unspoiled and unaltered; in a state of pure, original condition.

    - "The lake was a pristine blue color."
    - "The antique vase was in a pristine condition."

Pronunciation
  1. /pɹɪsˈtaɪn/



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Rhymes
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pine , mine , dine
Variants
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pristine , pristinely , pristine condition
Etymology
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From the Latin word 'pristinus', meaning 'new' or 'original'.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'pristine' is often used in scientific research to describe samples that have not been contaminated or altered in any way.

  2. In the field of archaeology, the term 'pristine' is used to describe artifacts or sites that have not been disturbed or excavated.


Related Concepts
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  1. unspoiled: Refers to something that has not been spoiled or damaged in any way.

  2. original: Refers to something that exists in its original or natural state, without any alterations or additions.


Culture
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In literature, the term 'pristine' is often used to describe unspoiled or untouched natural environments or pristine conditions. It can also be used metaphorically to describe something or someone that is pure and uncorrupted.

How to Memorize "pristine"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a clear, unpolluted lake or a new, unused item to help remember the meaning of 'pristine'.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'pristine' with the idea of something being unspoiled or unaltered.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic device by remembering the first letter of each word in the phrase 'Purely Remarkable Intact New Entity' to help remember the definition of 'pristine'.


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