Word
intact
Phoneticsin·tact, stress on the second syllable
US/ˌɪnˈtækt/
UK/ɪntˈækt/
Definitions
01undamaged or whole
B2 · Upper Intermediate
adj. not damaged or broken; remaining in one piece after an accident or a long time.
adj. remaining whole, entire, or undiminished; not damaged or altered by any external force.
“Most of the house was destroyed in the fire, but the kitchen remained intact.”
“Archaeologists were astonished to find the burial chamber completely intact, with the seals on the stone doors still unbroken after three millennia.”
Antonyms
02not castrated
C1 · Advanced Technical
adj. used to describe a male animal that has not been operated on to prevent it from having babies.
adj. referring to a male animal that has not undergone orchidectomy or castration.
“The farmer kept the intact males in a separate field from the rest of the herd.”
“The veterinary clinic charges a higher fee for boarding intact male dogs due to the additional management required to prevent aggressive behaviour.”
Usage
Commonly used in veterinary medicine and animal husbandry.
Synonyms
03uncircumcised
C1 · Advanced Medicine Technical · Formal
adj. used to describe a male who still has his foreskin.
adj. referring to a male who has not undergone circumcision.
“The doctor noted that the infant was intact during the routine check-up.”
“Medical discussions regarding neonatal care often use the term intact to describe the natural state of the anatomy prior to any surgical intervention.”
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Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “intact” in context.
Verb
01. emerge intact from the crisis
“The company managed to emerge intact from the financial crisis without laying off any staff.”
verb + adj + prep + noun
02. keep your reputation intact
“It is difficult to keep your reputation intact after such a public scandal.”
verb + possessive + noun + adj
03. leave the building intact
“The earthquake destroyed the bridge but left the surrounding buildings intact.”
verb + noun + adj
04. remain intact
“Despite the heavy shelling, the historic cathedral remained remarkably intact.”
verb + adj
Adjective
05. remarkably intact
“Archaeologists were surprised to find the tomb remarkably intact after thousands of years.”
adv + adj
06. structurally intact
“The engineers confirmed that the bridge was still structurally intact despite the flood damage.”
adv + adj
Preposition
07. with your pride intact
“She resigned from the committee with her pride intact, knowing she had done her best.”
prep + possessive + noun + adj
Real-World Examples
“It’s rare to read a novel that can skip in and out of so many points of view and keep the different styles of narration intact.” “The decision leaves intact the $5m civil judgment against Trump, that was returned by the jury after the two-week trial in 2023.” Etymology
From Middle French intact, from Latin intact(us).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
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