intact — not damaged or changed in any way; complete and in original condition
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: not damaged or changed in any way; complete and in original condition
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˈtækt/
Example Sentences
- My dignity remained intact even after I fell into the fountain at the wedding.
- The medieval castle walls are still intact after 800 years.
- Surprisingly, his phone screen stayed intact after dropping it 20 times.
intact
ADJECTIVE[/ɪnˈtækt/]
not damaged or changed in any way; complete and in original condition
After the earthquake, the ancient vase remained completely intact on its pedestal.
With exact contact, keep it intact!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'intactus', composed of the prefix 'in-' (not) and 'tactus' (touched, from the verb 'tangere' meaning to touch). The word entered English in the 15th century.
Breakdown
in- (not) + tact (touched, from Latin tangere) = intact
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📝Examples
“My dignity remained intact even after I fell into the fountain at the wedding.”
“The medieval castle walls are still intact after 800 years.”
“Surprisingly, his phone screen stayed intact after dropping it 20 times.”
“The scientist kept the specimen intact for further research.”
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