Definitions
- Describing something that is undamaged or unbroken. - Referring to something that has not been altered or changed in any way. - Talking about something that is whole or complete, without any missing parts.
- Referring to something that is finished or has reached its final state. - Describing something that includes all necessary parts or elements. - Talking about something that is whole or entire, with nothing missing or lacking.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe something that is whole or unbroken.
- 2Both can be used to describe physical objects or abstract concepts.
- 3Both imply a sense of wholeness or completeness.
- 4Both can be used to describe a state or condition.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Intact is typically used to describe physical objects, while complete can be used for both physical and abstract concepts.
- 2Scope: Complete implies that all necessary parts or elements are present, while intact simply means that nothing is broken or damaged.
- 3Time: Complete implies that something has reached its final state, while intact does not necessarily imply a specific time frame.
- 4Degree: Complete suggests a higher level of wholeness or entirety than intact.
- 5Connotation: Intact has a neutral connotation, while complete can imply a positive or negative evaluation depending on the context.
Remember this!
Intact and complete are synonyms that both describe something that is whole or unbroken. However, complete implies that all necessary parts or elements are present, while intact simply means that nothing is broken or damaged. Additionally, complete can be used for both physical and abstract concepts, while intact is typically used to describe physical objects.
