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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The breathable fabric will keep the crust intact and the inside tender, without moisture buildup.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 May 2026
The breathable fabric will keep the crust intact and the inside tender, without moisture buildup.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 18 May 2026
Though the Field’s formula remains intact, the looser energy gives the project a new lease on life.
—Andrew Ryce, Pitchfork, 18 May 2026
While rows of seats remain intact, some tenants also use the space to store their bikes.
—Stacker, Boston Herald, 18 May 2026
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“Intact.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intact. Accessed 21 May. 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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