— intactly , adv. — intactness , n.
/in takt"/ , adj.
1. not altered, broken, or impaired; remaining uninjured, sound, or whole; untouched; unblemished: The vase remained intact despite rough handling.
2. not changed or diminished; not influenced or swayed: Despite misfortune, his faith is still intact.
3. complete or whole, esp. not castrated or emasculated.
4. having the hymen unbroken; virginal.
[ 1400-50; late ME intactus untouched, equiv. to in- IN- 3 + tactus, ptp. of tangere to touch ]
Syn. 1. See complete .