"pristineness" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From pristine + -ness. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|pristine|ness}} pristine + -ness Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} pristineness (uncountable)
  1. The state or condition of being pristine. Tags: uncountable
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