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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. 

Example Sentences

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However, he focused on maintaining the book’s tone and found “the readership is actually very forgiving if you keep the characters whole and intact, but give them more to do.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

Not only did they generate it, they also isolated it, sealed it in a tube, and observed it staying intact for months.

From Science Daily • Apr. 11, 2026

Nevertheless, insurance specialists Lloyd's List noted: "Iran's approval regime for Hormuz transits remains intact."

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

This is only true if all your assumptions hold — most especially, if your husband dies before you, his assets remain intact and his will remains unchanged.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

Whenever one of the missiles landed intact on the rubble pile, she would seize it, standing in full view as she whirled the corded iron round and round, releasing it in a blur of speed.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques




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