noun
purist
PYOOR-rihst
Purist (noun) means someone who insists on strict adherence to traditional rules, standards, or forms. Example: “Grammar purists insist on never splitting an infinitive.”
noun
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Someone who insists on strict adherence to traditional rules, standards, or forms.
"Grammar purists insist on never splitting an infinitive."
"A coffee purist would never add flavored syrup."
How to use purist
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA stickler for doing things the "correct" or traditional way, without shortcuts or compromises.
Common pairings
language purist
a purist approach
design purist
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Word forms
- Plural
- purists
- Comparative
- more purist
- Superlative
- most purist
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Grammar _____ insist on never splitting an infinitive.
Etymology
Borrowed from French puriste, formed from pur(e) ("pure") plus the suffix -ist.
Rhymes for purist
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What does “purist” mean?
The word “purist” means someone who insists on strict adherence to traditional rules, standards, or forms. In plain terms, a stickler for doing things the "correct" or traditional way, without shortcuts or compromises.
How do you pronounce “purist”?
“Purist” is pronounced PYOOR-rihst (/ˈpjʊɹ.ɪst/ in IPA).
How do you use “purist” in a sentence?
Here is “purist” used in a sentence: “Grammar purists insist on never splitting an infinitive.”
What part of speech is “purist”?
“Purist” is a noun.
Where does the word “purist” come from?
The word “purist” comes from French. Borrowed from French puriste, formed from pur(e) ("pure") plus the suffix -ist.
