intact

/ɪnˈtækt/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Sense 1

Meaning · English

Left complete or whole; not touched, defiled, sullied, or otherwise damaged.

Adjective

Examples

I packed my belongings carefully so that they would survive the move intact.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

Virginal; having an intact hymen.

Adjective

Examples

She hadn't been... molested? No, no, nothing like that. I have examined her. She is quite intact.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “intact” mean?

Left complete or whole; not touched, defiled, sullied, or otherwise damaged.

Is “intact” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.