intactness
UK/ɪn'tæktnɪs/US/ɪn'tæktnəs/
B2
Definitions
n.
The state of being whole, complete, and undamaged
完整无缺；未受损伤的状态
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedAbstract noun of intact: in- (not) + tact (touched) = 'untouched,' hence whole and unharmed. Intactness is the quality of staying that way.
Root tact still carries 52 more wordsExample Sentences
- 1.
Engineers checked the intactness of the bridge after the quake.
- 2.
The seal's intactness proved the package had not been opened.