Word
intact
Meanings
Whole and not damaged; in one piece
Complete and not altered; remaining as originally arranged
Definition
Intact means whole and not damaged or changed.
If something is intact, it is complete and still in its original condition. It has not been broken, harmed, or taken apart. People often use it to describe objects after an accident or collections of parts that remain together.
Examples
- Despite the rough landing, the camera case stayed intact and protected everything inside.
- She checked the shipment carefully and confirmed that the seals were intact.
- After hours of debate, they kept the original plan intact rather than rewriting it under pressure.
- When he finally opened the forgotten box, the porcelain figures were still intact.
- Even with constant criticism, they managed to keep their collaboration intact through clear communication.
Common mistake
Learners sometimes confuse intact with in tact; intact is the correct single-word adjective.
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