intact
Americanadjective
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not altered, broken, or impaired; remaining uninjured, sound, or whole; untouched; unblemished.
The vase remained intact despite rough handling.
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not changed or diminished; not influenced or swayed.
Despite misfortune, his faith is still intact.
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complete or whole, especially not castrated or emasculated.
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having the hymen unbroken; virginal.
adjective
Usage
What are other ways to say intact? 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.
Other Word Forms
- intactly adverb
- intactness noun
Etymology
Origin of intact
1400–50; late Middle English < Latin intāctus untouched, equivalent to in- in- 3 + tāctus, past participle of tangere to touch
Example Sentences
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“Earnings momentum remains intact, and Q1 reports could provide some foundational support for equities,” said Anthony Saglimbene, chief market strategist at Ameriprise.
From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026
The moral narrative remains intact, and the harder questions are deferred.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026
When he climbed the heap of slurry, he saw splintered furniture and ruined papers, but one thing remained intact.
From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026
Let it come together for a few minutes, then blend part of it—just enough to thicken the base while leaving some beans intact.
From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026
After many dives and examinations, it was determined that the layers of silt that had covered the submarine for so long had preserved it well enough that it could be brought to the surface intact.
From "Shipwrecked!" by Martin W. Sandler
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