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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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Yossi Mekelberg, a Middle East expert at London-based think-tank Chatham House, said that Iran's ballistic missile capabilities had undoubtedly been diminished compared to before the war, but its clerical leadership remained intact.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

The moral narrative remains intact, and the harder questions are deferred.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

Let it come together for a few minutes, then blend part of it—just enough to thicken the base while leaving some beans intact.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

The relatively intact inner circle of this term stands in stark contrast to his first term in office between 2017 and 2021, which saw a flurry of firings and replacements.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

She noticed that the tree trunk was still scarred by foot holes and the birdlime barrier was still intact.

From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer