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- [im-pur-fer-it, -fuh-reyt]
- /ɪmˈpɜr fər ɪt, -fəˌreɪt/
- /ɪmpˈɜːfərˌeɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [im-pur-fer-it, -fuh-reyt]
- /ɪmˈpɜr fər ɪt, -fəˌreɪt/
Definitions of imperforate word
- adjective imperforate Also, imperforated. not perforate; having no perforation. 1
- adjective imperforate Philately. (of a number of stamps joined together) lacking the perforations usually separating individual stamps. 1
- noun imperforate an imperforate stamp. 1
- noun imperforate Not perforated, in particular. 1
- adjective imperforate not perforated 0
- adjective imperforate (of a postage stamp) not provided with perforation or any other means of separation 0
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Origin of imperforate
First appearance:
before 1665 One of the 47% oldest English words
First recorded in 1665-75; im-2 + perforate
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Parts of speech for Imperforate
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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imperforate popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for imperforate
adj imperforate
- full — completely filled; containing all that can be held; filled to utmost capacity: a full cup.
- outright — complete or total: an outright loss.
- thorough — executed without negligence or omissions: a thorough search.
- gross — without deductions; total, as the amount of sales, salary, profit, etc., before taking deductions for expenses, taxes, or the like (opposed to net2. ): gross earnings; gross sales.
- integrated — combining or coordinating separate elements so as to provide a harmonious, interrelated whole: an integrated plot; an integrated course of study.
adjective imperforate
- total — constituting or comprising the whole; entire; whole: the total expenditure.
- entire — An uncastrated male horse.
- exhaustive — Examining, including, or considering all elements or aspects; fully comprehensive.
Antonyms for imperforate
adj imperforate
- incomplete — not complete; lacking some part.
- defective — If something is defective, there is something wrong with it and it does not work properly.
- deficient — If someone or something is deficient in a particular thing, they do not have the full amount of it that they need in order to function normally or work properly.
- imperfect — not perfect; lacking completeness: imperfect knowledge.
- lacking — being without; not having; wanting; less: Lacking equipment, the laboratory couldn't undertake the research project.
adjective imperforate
- perforate — to make a hole or holes through by boring, punching, piercing, or the like.
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