INTACT


Meaning of INTACT in English

adj.

Pronunciation: in- ' takt

Function: adjective

Etymology: Middle English intacte, from Latin intactus, from in- + tactus, past participle of tangere to touch ― more at TANGENT

Date: 15th century

1 : untouched especially by anything that harms or diminishes : ENTIRE , UNINJURED

2 of a living body or its parts : having no relevant component removed or destroyed: a : physically virginal b : not castrated

synonyms see PERFECT

– in · tact · ness \ - ' tak(t)-n ə s \ noun

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