2
of a living body or its parts
: having no relevant component removed or destroyed:
a
: physically virginal
b
: not castrated
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The house survived the war intact.
After 25 years, their friendship remained intact.
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Janeé Bolden, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Feb. 2025
Investment group Ram West Capital ultimately struck a deal to buy the property for residential development with the caveat of keeping the historic home intact.
—Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 1 Feb. 2025
Despite the revenue decline, Exxon maintained a focus on keeping its growth trajectory intact.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 31 Jan. 2025
Between the lines: Developers face the challenge of keeping the Design District's vibe intact.
—Naheed Rajwani-Dharsi, Axios, 31 Jan. 2025
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“Intact.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intact. Accessed 11 Feb. 2025.
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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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