repristinate

verb

re·​pris·​ti·​nate (ˌ)rē-ˈpri-stə-ˌnāt How to pronounce repristinate (audio)
repristinated; repristinating

transitive verb

: to restore to an original state or condition
repristination noun

Word History

Etymology

re- + pristine + -ate entry 4

First Known Use

1659, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of repristinate was in 1659

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Cite this Entry

“Repristinate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/repristinate. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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