Intact: meaning, definitions and examples

Suitable for situations where something remains complete and untouched, despite potential for damage.

• The ancient artifact was found intact after thousands of years buried underground

Appropriate when emphasizing that something has not been harmed or broken despite being in potentially harmful situations.

• The package arrived undamaged despite the rough handling

Suitable for contexts where living beings come out of a dangerous situation without any harm.

• The children were found unharmed after the accident

Applicable when referring to something that is complete and in one piece, often used for physical objects or concepts.

• She ate the whole cake by herself

Best used when something is in its ideal form or condition, without any flaws or imperfections.

• Her performance was perfect, impressing all the judges

To describe something that remains whole and undamaged after a potentially harmful event.

• Despite the accident, the package arrived intact.
• The fortress walls were still intact after the siege.

To refer to something as whole or complete, with nothing missing.

• She read the entire book in one sitting.
• The entire team participated in the event.

To describe something that has not been disrupted, fractured, or separated.

• The vase remains unbroken despite the fall.
• He has an unbroken record of winning the championship.

To indicate that something is filled to capacity or completely occupied.

• The glass is full of water.
• The auditorium was full of excited students.

To emphasize the complete amount or the whole number of something, often used with numbers.

• The total cost of the project was $5,000.
• They achieved a total victory in the competition.