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intact

adjective
in·​tact | \ in-ˈtakt How to pronounce intact (audio) \

Definition of intact

1 : untouched especially by anything that harms or diminishes : entire, uninjured
2 of a living body or its parts : having no relevant component removed or destroyed:
a : physically virginal
b : not castrated
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intactness \ in-​ˈtak(t)-​nəs How to pronounce intactness (audio) \ noun

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perfect, whole, entire, intact mean not lacking or faulty in any particular. perfect implies the soundness and the excellence of every part, element, or quality of a thing frequently as an unattainable or theoretical state. a perfect set of teeth whole suggests a completeness or perfection that can be sought, gained, or regained. felt like a whole person again after vacation entire implies perfection deriving from integrity, soundness, or completeness of a thing. the entire Beethoven corpus intact implies retention of perfection of a thing in its natural or original state. the boat survived the storm intact

Examples of intact in a Sentence

The house survived the war intact. After 25 years, their friendship remained intact.

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 Crews work together through the course of the regular season and can sometimes remain intact for multiple years. — Ross Dellenger, SI.com, "Behind the Scenes as SEC Refs Get a Unique Primer at Georgia Camp," 22 Aug. 2019 With a holding place intact, the Majorana particles could then store qubits. — David Grossman, Popular Mechanics, "Looks Like We Have a New State of Matter," 16 Aug. 2019 Note: Brophy Prep enters the season with its dynasty intact after beating Chaparral in last season's state championship. — Dana Scott, azcentral, "High school fall sports preview: Swimming, volleyball, cross-country, golf, badminton, soccer," 16 Aug. 2019 The synagogue is the only one still intact in Belarus that is made mostly from rubble stone, according to the Tut.by news site, which published an article on the usual sale. — Cnaan Liphshiz, sun-sentinel.com, "Former 19th century synagogue in Belarus selling as warehouse for $6,000," 15 Aug. 2019 The last time the Door Tree was seen intact was mid-May, Hamden municipal historian David Johnson told police, according to the affidavit. — Jesse Leavenworth, courant.com, "Man charged with destroying Door Tree says hatred for relative drove vandalism," 14 Aug. 2019 The plane was made of thin aluminum and unlikely to remain intact after 82 years. — Rachel Hartigan Shea, National Geographic, "Exclusive: Inside the search for Amelia Earhart’s airplane," 12 Aug. 2019 Charli XCX keeps her signature style intact on her team up with Héloïse Letissier of Christine and the Queens, taking nostalgic aesthetics – ’80s-like drums, infectious synths and robotic breakdowns – and blasting them to futuristic new heights. — Jon Ali, Billboard, "Queer Necessities: Billboard Pride's August 2019 Playlist," 2 Aug. 2019 The rest of the offense returns intact, save departed tight end Jay’Shawn Washington, and should be more consistent this season. — Evan Dudley, al, "Breaking down UAB’s top West Division contenders," 31 July 2019

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First Known Use of intact

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

History and Etymology for intact

Middle English intacte, from Latin intactus, from in- + tactus, past participle of tangere to touch — more at tangent entry 2

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intact

adjective
How to pronounce intact (audio)

English Language Learners Definition of intact

: not broken or damaged : having every part

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intact

adjective
in·​tact | \ in-ˈtakt How to pronounce intact (audio) \

Kids Definition of intact

: not broken or damaged : not touched especially by anything that harms The storm left our house intact.

intact

adjective
in·​tact | \ in-ˈtakt How to pronounce intact (audio) \

Medical Definition of intact

1 : physically and functionally complete the sense of touch was intact intact cell membranes : as
a : physically virginal when intact adult females were brought into heat — Anatomical Record
b : not castrated —used chiefly of a domestic animal the medication may cause severe problems for intact female cats
2 : mentally unimpaired

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