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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“Earnings momentum remains intact, and Q1 reports could provide some foundational support for equities,” said Anthony Saglimbene, chief market strategist at Ameriprise.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

During superstorm Sandy in 2012, a tree fell onto the house, but the structure remained intact.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

Cliff died in 2018 and Anne has given the Bible to the museum as one of the few items to survive the disaster intact.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

What you’re after is contrast: some texture left intact, some turned silky, the whole thing feeling more cohesive.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

And these particles were passed along, intact, to the next generation through sperm and egg.

From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee

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