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