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pristine

Adjective

IPA /ˈprɪstiːn/

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So clean and well preserved that something looks new.

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pristine/ˈprɪstiːn/

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An older bicycle is carefully kept
It remains spotless and like new

An object can be in pristine condition even if it is not newly made.

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The second-hand bicycle was in pristine condition.
The display team kept the white models pristine before the exhibition.

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pristine — So clean and well preserved that something looks new.

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So clean and well preserved that something looks new.

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Word origin

From Latin pristinus, meaning former or original.

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In pristine condition is a common way to describe a very well-preserved object.

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