intact structure
[ɪnˈtækt ˈstrʌktʃər]
noun phrasepl: intact structures
estrutura intacta
1. A building, framework, or system that remains whole, unbroken, and in its original condition without damage or significant alteration
The ancient temple remained an intact structure despite centuries of earthquakes.
O templo antigo permaneceu uma estrutura intacta apesar de séculos de terremotos.
2. In scientific or medical contexts, a biological or physical system that has preserved its functional organization
The DNA molecule was preserved as an intact structure for analysis.
A molécula de DNA foi preservada como uma estrutura intacta para análise.
3. A framework or organization that has not been dismantled, divided, or fundamentally changed
The company maintained its intact structure throughout the merger.
A empresa manteve sua estrutura intacta durante a fusão.
In Brazil, discussions of 'estrutura intacta' frequently arise in contexts of historical preservation, architecture, and cultural heritage conservation, particularly regarding colonial buildings and archaeological sites. In the USA, the term is commonly used in real estate, engineering, and disaster management contexts.
Related Idioms & Phrases
keep the structure intact
maintain structural integrity
preserve in tact condition
leave no stone unturned (antonym - suggests disruption)
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