state of preservation

noun phrase

: the condition in which something has been kept

The ancient paintings were found in a perfect state of preservation.

The shrine is in a poor state of preservation.

Examples of state of preservation in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Rock paintings in Indonesian caves could date back around 70,000 years, yet their remarkable state of preservation may be attributed at least in part to a stable microclimate, far from rain, heat, and wind. — Mike McRae 17, New Atlas, 17 Aug. 2026

The fact that the barrels remain in an exceptional state of preservation speaks to the effectiveness of this 17th-century strategy to store lime long-term. — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 23 Mar. 2026

The collection was distinguished by its quality, state of preservation and provenance, with some pieces directly handed down from Queen Marie Antoinette. — Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 31 Dec. 2025

Aside from exhibiting such a strange and unique state of preservation, the examples allowed the pair to analyze the predator’s choices of prey. — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 19 Nov. 2025

Rhymes for state of preservation

• americanization
• anticoagulation
• antidiscrimination
• bioaccumulation
• bioremediation
• compartmentalization
• contextualization
• copolymerization
• decriminalization
• dehumidification
• demilitarization
• demineralization