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intact

in·tact

UK/ɪnˈtækt/ US/ˌɪˈntækt/ fairly common

adjective

1.

constituting the undiminished entirety; lacking nothing essential especially not damaged

  • “a local motion keepeth bodies integral” Bacon
  • “was able to keep the collection entire during his lifetime”
  • “fought to keep the union intact”
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2.

not impaired or diminished in any way

  • “emerged from the trial with his prestige intact”
  • “the blast left his hearint intact”
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3.

(of a woman) having the hymen unbroken

  • “she was intact, virginal”
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4.

(used of domestic animals) sexually competent

  • “an entire horse”
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5.

undamaged in any way; whole

  • “the vase remained intact despite rough handling”
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Origin

From Middle French intact, from Latin intact(us).

Phrases

  • intact dilation and evacuation
  • intact dilation and extraction

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