Pronunciation: /prɪˈstiːn/

Definitions of pristine

adjective Pristine is an adjective that describes something that is in its original condition; unspoiled or untouched.

Example Sentences

A1 The lake was pristine and clear, reflecting the mountains in its surface.

A2 The hiker found a pristine waterfall hidden deep in the forest.

B1 The archaeologists uncovered a pristine tomb untouched for centuries.

B2 The artist's studio was kept in pristine condition, with every tool in its proper place.

C1 The scientist marveled at the pristine conditions of the untouched ecosystem.

C2 The collector's rare coin was in pristine condition, with no signs of wear or damage.

Examples of pristine in a Sentence

formal The scientist collected water samples from the pristine lake for analysis.

informal The beach was so pristine, it looked like it had never been touched.

slang Dang, that car is pristine! It's like brand new.

figurative Her reputation in the industry is pristine, untarnished by any scandal.

Grammatical Forms of pristine

past tense

pristined

plural

pristines

comparative

more pristine

superlative

most pristine

present tense

pristines

future tense

will pristine

perfect tense

has pristined

continuous tense

is pristining

singular

pristine

positive degree

pristine

infinitive

to pristine

gerund

pristining

participle

pristined

Origin and Evolution of pristine

First Known Use: 1565 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'pristine' originated from the Latin word 'pristinus', meaning former or early times.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'pristine' has evolved to also convey the idea of purity or original condition.