pu·ris·tic \pyu̇ˈristik, pyəˈr-, pyüˈr-\adjective alsopu·ris·ti·cal\-tə̇kəl, -tēk-\ Etymology:purist (I) + -ic, -ical : of, relating to, or characteristic of purists or purism < a puristic outlook > : marked by purism < a puristic style > • pu·ris·ti·cal·ly\-tə̇k(ə)lē, -tēk-, -li\adverb