Synonyms of intact

intact

adjective

in-ˈtakt 

as in entire

not lacking any part or member that properly belongs to it

it's rare to find such an old chess set that is intact

Synonyms & Similar Words

• entire
• whole
• complete
• full
• perfect
• comprehensive
• total
• integral
• grand
• uncut
• undiminished
• plenary
• compleat
• extensive
• unabridged
• maximal
• exhaustive
• full-scale
• full-on
• all-out
• full-blown
• full-fledged
• full-out
• full-bore
• full-blooded

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• partial
• incomplete
• imperfect
• cut
• diminished
• reduced
• abbreviated
• abridged

Synonym Chooser

How is the word intact distinct from other similar adjectives?

Some common synonyms of intact are entire, perfect, and whole. While all these words mean "not lacking or faulty in any particular," intact implies retention of perfection of a thing in its natural or original state.

the boat survived the storm intact

When might entire be a better fit than intact?

While in some cases nearly identical to intact, entire implies perfection deriving from integrity, soundness, or completeness of a thing.

the entire Beethoven corpus

In what contexts can perfect take the place of intact?

The words perfect and intact can be used in similar contexts, but perfect implies the soundness and the excellence of every part, element, or quality of a thing frequently as an unattainable or theoretical state.

a perfect set of teeth

When would whole be a good substitute for intact?

The words whole and intact are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, whole suggests a completeness or perfection that can be sought, gained, or regained.

felt like a whole person again after vacation

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of intact

Such a proposal would start a 45-day clock for the House and Senate to either vote to cut the funding or ignore the proposal and keep the funding intact. —Andrew Torgan, CNN Money, 27 Apr. 2025

After keeping its original seven-member main cast intact since the pilot — something extremely rare these days — the firefighter drama will head into its fourth season without two of them, sources tell Deadline. —Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 25 Apr. 2025

Glad to see that Oblivion is still Oblivion after all these years, and everything, including the comedy, has been kept intact for this. —Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025

All of the core functions and features of Oblivion have been kept intact, including minigames like lockpicking and bartering. —Oliver Brandt, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Apr. 2025