Least and Pristine

Least

Least adjective - The superlative of `little' that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by `the'; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree.

Pristine and least are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Pristine" instead an adjective "Least".

Pristine

Pristine adjective - Being in an original and unused or unspoiled state.

Least and pristine are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Least" instead an adjective "Pristine".

Both words in one sentence

  • Music / Red Hot Chili Peppers The CDs of future RHCP albums were also brickwalled, but the vinyl mix of at least Stadium Arcadium was made from a pristine analogue mix by audiophile favourite Steve Hoffman that basically cancelled out all the CD version's flaws.
  • Same goes for Cha Dawn from Alien Crossfire, leader of the Cult of Planet, whose ultimate goal is to respect Planet's environments at all costs, even if that means returning Planet to its pristine state (making him at least borderline Chaotic Evil).
  • Manhwa / Ragnarok Ragnarok-Proofing: The advanced technology maintaining Prontera's Heart of Ymir has been operating in pristine condition for at least a thousand years, and its current owners don't appear to have the technology to maintain it.
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