Intact (Adjective)
Meaning 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".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The team's unity remained intact despite the disagreements and setbacks they faced.
- After the renovation, the historic building's original facade was still intact.
- The crew worked tirelessly to keep the delicate equipment intact during the transportation process.
- Despite the divorce, the couple's friendship remained intact and they continued to support each other.
- The firefighters were able to keep the majority of the building intact, containing the blaze to a single room.
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Meaning 2
(of a woman) having the hymen unbroken; "she was intact, virginal".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
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Meaning 3
Undamaged in any way; "the vase remained intact despite rough handling".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The fragile flower arrangement survived the long journey intact.
- Despite the brutal attack, the ancient temple's main structure remained intact.
- After the severe storm, the family's small cottage was found to be intact.
- The package arrived in perfect condition, the contents still intact.
- Miraculously, the historic painting emerged from the fire intact, with no damage.
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Meaning 4
(used of domestic animals) sexually competent; "an entire horse".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The stallion was left intact so he could breed with the mares.
- Many owners choose to spay or neuter their pets, but some breeders keep them intact.
- After his castration, the rooster was no longer intact.
- Horse racing organizations require stallions to be intact in order to compete.
- Keeping male animals intact requires more work and special housing arrangements.