adj 1  :  physically and functionally complete <the sense of touch was >  < cell membranes>  : as  a  :  physically virginal <when adult females were brought into heat -Anatomical Record>   b  :  not castrated - used chiefly of a domestic animal <the medication may cause severe problems for female cats>   2  :  mentally unimpaired in*tact*ness n 
 
 
 
Similar sounding terms:   inadequate  in·di·cate 
 
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