[in.tact] adj [ME intacte, fr. L intactus, fr. in- + tactus, pp. of tangere to touch--more at tangent] (15c) 1: untouched esp. 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 syn see perfect -- in.tact.ness n