Intact: meaning, definitions and examples

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intact

 

[ ɪnˈtækt ]

Context #1

in good condition

Intact means in good condition, complete, or not damaged. It is often used to describe something that has not been altered or harmed in any way.

Synonyms

perfect, undamaged, unharmed, whole

Examples of usage

  • The ancient ruins were remarkably intact despite centuries of exposure to the elements.
  • She emerged from the car crash miraculously intact, with only a few minor scratches.
Context #2

complete or whole

Intact can also mean complete or whole, without anything missing or removed. It is used to describe something that is in its original state.

Synonyms

entire, full, total, unbroken

Examples of usage

  • The package arrived intact, with all its contents undisturbed.
  • His reputation remained intact even after the scandal.

Translations

Translations of the word "intact" in other languages:

🇵🇹 intacto

🇮🇳 अक्षत

🇩🇪 intakt

🇮🇩 utuh

🇺🇦 неушкоджений

🇵🇱 nietknięty

🇯🇵 無傷の

🇫🇷 intact

🇪🇸 intacto

🇹🇷 bozulmamış

🇰🇷 온전한

🇸🇦 سليم

🇨🇿 neporušený

🇸🇰 neporušený

🇨🇳 完好无损

🇸🇮 nepoškodovan

🇮🇸 óskaddaður

🇰🇿 бүтін

🇬🇪 მთლიანი

🇦🇿 toxunulmaz

🇲🇽 intacto

Word origin

The word 'intact' originated from the Latin word 'intactus', which means untouched or uninjured. It has been used in the English language since the 15th century. The concept of being 'intact' has always been valued for its association with purity, completeness, and resilience.

See also: tactful, tactfully, tactic, tactile, tactless.