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.

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The paper was returned with a loving note, his mark still intact.

From Literature

Turk’s bad back makes it a brief sortie, but the attempt confirms that their friendship remains fundamentally intact.

From Salon

“But executive action cannot substitute for structural reform,” she added, detailing how core weaknesses in the U.S.’s retirement system remain intact.

From Barron's

I assumed teams would stay intact because the syllabus said “team.”

From The Wall Street Journal

“The core weaknesses of the U.S. retirement system remain intact,” Ghilarducci said.

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