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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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 Claims made against the other counties remain intact. — Eric Heisig, cleveland.com, "Judge dismisses Secretary of State Frank LaRose from environmental activists’ lawsuit over access to elections ballots," 3 Sep. 2019 While the World Showcase will remain intact, the park’s current Future World will become three distinct neighborhoods: World Celebration, World Nature, and World Discovery. — Valerie Marino, Condé Nast Traveler, "All The Changes Coming to Disney Next Year, From the Avengers Campus to an Epcot Redesign," 27 Aug. 2019 Despite divergent approaches in Yemen, the Saudi-UAE alliance remains intact. — Tim Lister, CNN, "Cracks are appearing in the Mideast's most important alliance. That's bad news for Trump," 22 Aug. 2019 Mina wasn’t in that kitchen that night — on most days International Smoke is in the very capable hands of San Diego chef Ryan Orlando — so my infatuation remains intact. — San Diego Union-Tribune, "Review: A love affair with Michael Mina’s cooking heats up with International Smoke," 22 Aug. 2019 In Paul, Courtney found a rakish, lovable Irish rogue, a man who had been to the depths of hell and made it back with his wicked black Belfast sense of humor and fatalism intact. — Kevin Cullen, BostonGlobe.com, "Courtney Kennedy and Paul Hill’s enduring agony," 3 Aug. 2019 Here are some wardrobe staples that will get you through the dog days of summer in style — and with your dignity intact. — Caitlin King, The Seattle Times, "How to dress for the heat — without losing your dignity," 24 July 2018 Though the band seems to suggest a complete mirror-image reversal with Parallel Universe, the new and improved Plain White T’s have kept the best parts about themselves still intact. — Bryan Kress, Billboard, "Plain White T's Announce New Album 'Parallel Universe,' Debut Video for 'Your Body': Exclusive," 15 June 2018 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

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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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