intact

[in-takt] / ɪnˈtækt /

ADJECTIVE

undamaged; all in one piece

Synonyms

STRONGEST

flawless perfect unblemished unbroken unharmed unhurt unscathed untouched

WEAK

complete entire imperforate indiscrete scatheless sound together uncut undefiled unimpaired uninjured unmarred unviolated whole

Antonyms

STRONGEST

broken damaged flawed harmed hurt imperfect injured

WEAK

defective violated

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.

Example Sentences

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It's a game of momentous significance, a must-win opener if Scotland are to go into week two with title hopes and dreams still intact.

From BBC

Nataliya asks her son whether he's intact, "You have your arms, your legs, everything?" she wants to know.

From BBC

Doing so could allow the immune system to attack tumors more effectively while leaving beneficial Treg cells intact.

From Science Daily

“The data will also confirm resilient services activities, supported by trade-related and modern services sectors, while the construction boom was intact amid support from public and private sector projects,” they said.

From The Wall Street Journal

But we would stick with companies and segments that are proving resilient and have growth tailwinds intact.

From Barron's

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