intact
word
/ˌɪnˈtækt/
in-TAKT
/ɪntˈækt/
in-TAKT
Definition
If something is intact, it is whole, complete, and not damaged or changed. It can describe physical objects, buildings, or even ideas and systems that remain unchanged.
Usage & Nuances
Common with verbs like 'remain', 'keep', and 'leave': 'remain intact', 'keep something intact'. Often used after accidents, shipping, or repairs. It is more formal and specific than 'okay' or 'fine', and often suggests no damage at all.
Spanish: intacto - intactaPortuguese (BR): intacto - preservadoPortuguese (PT): intacto - preservadoChinese (Simplified): 完好无损的 - 未受破坏的Chinese (Traditional): 完好無損的 - 未受破壞的Hindi: सही-सलामत - अक्षुण्णArabic: سليم - كما هو دون تلفBengali: অক্ষতRussian: целый - невредимый - нетронутыйJapanese: 無傷の - 無事な - 完全なVietnamese: nguyên vẹnKorean: 온전한Turkish: sağlam - bozulmamışUrdu: صحیح و سالم - بغیر کسی نقصان کےIndonesian: utuh
Example Sentences
Most of the windows were still intact.
basic
Please keep the seal intact.
basic
The box arrived intact.
basic
It’s amazing that the painting survived the flood intact.
natural
We need to keep the original structure intact during the renovation.
natural
Somehow, her sense of humor stayed intact through all of it.
natural