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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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Residents said only one of roughly 150 houses along the banks of the Trishuli River remained intact: a four-storey old-age care home.

From Barron's Aug. 27, 2026

In this light, posturing as sympathetic is an empty gesture, meant to encourage women into motherhood without actually helping them survive it intact.

From Salon Aug. 26, 2026

Batters are dismissed every 295.5 balls when leaving; a good leave is certainly the best shot in the book when it comes to keeping your wicket intact.

From BBC Aug. 25, 2026

What archaeologists do know is that the vessel survived for centuries underground before University of Florida students uncovered it earlier this year, still completely intact.

From Science Daily Aug. 22, 2026

Together we walked across the echoing room, and I glanced up at the perfectly intact ceiling.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin




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