intact

[in-takt]

adjective

1. not altered, broken, or impaired; remaining uninjured, sound, or whole; untouched; unblemished.

   The vase remained intact despite rough handling.

2. not changed or diminished; not influenced or swayed.

   Despite misfortune, his faith is still intact.

3. complete or whole, especially not castrated or emasculated.

4. having the hymen unbroken; virginal.

intact

/ ɪnˈtækt /

adjective

1. untouched or unimpaired; left complete or perfect

Other Word Forms

• intactly adverb
• intactness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of intact¹

1400–50; late Middle English < Latin intāctus untouched, equivalent to in- in- ³ + tāctus, past participle of tangere to touch

Word History and Origins

Origin of intact¹

C15: from Latin intactus not touched, from tangere to touch

Example Sentences

The building's façade remained intact despite the internal collapse.

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In Bolivia, fires affected over 9% of the country's remaining intact forest cover, which is a dramatic blow to a region that has historically served as a vital biodiversity reservoir and carbon sink.

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If you buy one and do not end up using it, they will allow you to return it if the seal is intact.

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But on Monday night, he bounced back with two innings of one-run relief to keep the Dodgers’ lead intact entering the ninth.

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"It is obviously a film that has a different meaning now he's no longer with us," he said, "but what you will see in the film is that sense of humour is totally intact."

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Related Words

• flawless 
• perfect 
• unblemished 
• unbroken 
• unharmed 
• unhurt 
• unscathed 
• untouched 

When To Use

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Something that is intact is not altered, broken, or impaired. How does intact compare to synonyms entire, complete, and perfect? Find out on Thesaurus.com.