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

More infamously, the blades are also sometimes simply buried intact in landfills – out of sight, out of mind. —Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 7 Mar. 2025

Officials were eager to assess the performance of Starship Block 2's heat shield before committing to an attempt to recover the ship intact (like SpaceX is already doing with the Super Heavy booster) on a future mission. —Stephen Clark, Ars Technica, 7 Mar. 2025

Check for damage and make sure the brakes, tires, frame, handlebars and other key components are intact. —Katia Hetter, CNN, 5 Mar. 2025

Their presence indicates that connections between the thalamus and cortex — two key parts of the brain necessary for consciousness — are intact and working. —Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 4 Mar. 2025