Intactly

Part of speech: adverb

Definitions

1. In a manner that preserves wholeness and completeness without any damage or alteration; with all parts or elements remaining unbroken and undisturbed; in a state retaining original condition fully
2. Characterized by the maintenance of original form or condition without harm or loss; showing no signs of injury or change; done in a way that keeps everything whole and unscathed
3. Done so that nothing is missing, altered, or impaired; preserving the entirety and original integrity of an object or state; exhibiting complete preservation without any disruption or defect

Etymology: "Intactly" is simply "intact" with the adverb-forming suffix "-ly" attached, giving the sense "in an intact manner, without any damage." The base word "intact" comes from Latin "intactus," meaning "untouched," formed from the prefix "in-" (not) and "tactus," the past participle of "tangere," to touch. The "-ly" ending, from Old English "-lic," is the common way English turns an adjective into an adverb, so "intactly" follows the same pattern as "exactly" or "completely."

Synonyms: completely, wholly, entirely, unbroken, undamaged

Antonyms: damagedly, imperfectly, partially, brokenly