intatto

Definition & meaning

Intatto means intact, undamaged, or untouched. It describes something that remains whole or in its original condition.

It can also be used figuratively for something that remains unchanged or undiminished, such as confidence or enthusiasm.

Grammar & Word origin

Intatto is an adjective. It agrees with the noun it describes:

• Masculine singular: intatto
• Feminine singular: intatta
• Masculine plural: intatti
• Feminine plural: intatte

It comes from Latin intactus, meaning “untouched,” formed from in- (“not”) and tactus (“touched”).

Synonyms & antonyms

Synonyms:

• integro ↗ — whole or undamaged; it can also describe moral integrity.
• illeso ↗ — unharmed, especially when referring to a person.
• incontaminato ↗ — untouched in the sense of unspoiled or uncontaminated.

Antonyms:

• danneggiato ↗ — damaged.
• rotto ↗ — broken.
• alterato ↗ — altered or changed from its original state.

Common phrases & collocations

• rimanere intatto ↗ — to remain intact.
• lasciare intatto ↗ — to leave untouched.
• intatto entusiasmo ↗ — undiminished enthusiasm.