2
of a living body or its parts
: having no relevant component removed or destroyed:
a
: physically virginal
b
: not castrated
Examples of intact in a Sentence
The house survived the war intact.
After 25 years, their friendship remained intact.
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An ancient microorganism that figured out how to keep its cellular structures intact through 40,000 years of deep freeze could someday inspire a product that keeps a soldier’s skin from freezing on an Arctic patrol.
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Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 13 Feb. 2026
While her distinctive essence remains intact, there is a noticeable growth in her lyrical depth.
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Fishing nets, garbage bags and a VHS tape — remarkably intact — were observed during the survey.
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Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 13 Feb. 2026
While her distinctive essence remains intact, there is a noticeable growth in her lyrical depth.
—Kristen Wisneski, Billboard, 13 Feb. 2026
Fishing nets, garbage bags and a VHS tape — remarkably intact — were observed during the survey.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 13 Feb. 2026
However, Robbie’s performance keeps Cathy’s childish nature intact with many obsessive outbursts.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 13 Feb. 2026
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“Intact.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intact. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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intact
adjective
in·tact
in-ˈtakt 
: untouched especially by anything that harms : not damaged or lessened
Medical Definition
intact
adjective
in·tact
in-ˈtakt
: physically and functionally complete
The sense of smell was intact.
intact cell membranes
specifically, of an animal
: not castrated
intactness
noun
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