imperforate
/im'pə:fərit/
Definition
- Adjective:
- Not perforated; having no opening: Describes an object or surface that lacks holes, pores, or any form of piercing. It is solid and unbroken.
- Lacking perforations or a serrated edge: Specifically used to describe postage stamps that were printed without the usual perforated edges meant for easy separation.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- The ancient document was sealed with an imperforate wax seal, showing no signs of tampering.
- Collectors value imperforate stamps because they are often early printings or errors.
- The surgeon noted the patient had an imperforate hymen, requiring a minor procedure.
Advanced Usage
- Technical/Medical Context: Frequently used in medical terminology to describe a congenital condition where a normal opening is absent.
- The diagnosis was imperforate anus, a condition present from birth.
- Philatelic Context: A standard term in stamp collecting to classify stamps based on their production method.
- This early issue is found in both imperforate and perforated varieties.
Variants and Related Words
- Imperforation (noun): The state or condition of being imperforate.
- The imperforation of the stamp makes it a rarity.
Synonyms
- Unperforated: Not pierced with holes.
- Intact: Not damaged or impaired; remaining whole.
- Solid: Having no holes or hollows; not porous.
Antonyms
- Perforated: Pierced with a hole or holes.
- Porous: Having many small holes that allow water or air to pass through slowly.
- Punctured: Having a small hole made by a sharp object.
Adjective
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not perforated; having no opening
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