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intact

[in-takt] / ɪnˈtækt /


Usage

What are other ways to say intact? The adjective intact implies retaining completeness and original condition: a package delivered intact. Perfect emphasizes not only completeness but also high quality and absence of defects or blemishes: a perfect diamond. Complete implies that a certain unit has all its parts or is fully developed or perfected, and may apply to a process or purpose carried to fulfillment: a complete explanation. Entire means whole, having unbroken unity: an entire book. 

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Despite that fragility, the new Petermann ice island remained intact after striking Joe Island.

From Science Daily Sep. 4, 2026

Our local host narrated what followed with the ease of a docent: yellow croaker steamed in fragrant rice wine and a whole fruitwood-roasted duck, brought out intact before being carved three ways tableside.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 1, 2026

But these broad coalitions were fragile, while the economic and institutional power of entrenched oligarchies remained largely intact.

From Salon Sep. 1, 2026

It has been given an extensive makeover since De Niro owned it—however, many of its original 1852 design details remain intact.

From MarketWatch Sep. 1, 2026

He wasn't paralyzed, indicating that his spinal cord was intact.

From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow




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