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- [pur-fuh-rey-shuh n]
- /ˌpɜr fəˈreɪ ʃən/
- /pɜː.fərˈeɪ.ʃən/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [pur-fuh-rey-shuh n]
- /ˌpɜr fəˈreɪ ʃən/
Definitions of perforation word
- noun perforation a hole, or one of a series of holes, bored or punched through something, as those between individual postage stamps of a sheet to facilitate separation. 1
- noun perforation a hole made or passing through a thing. 1
- noun perforation the act of perforating. 1
- noun perforation the condition or state of being perforated. 1
- noun perforation pierced hole 1
- countable noun perforation Perforations are small holes that are made in something, especially in paper. 0
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Origin of perforation
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English < Medieval Latin perforātiōn- (stem of perforātiō) a boring through. See perforate, -ion
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Parts of speech for Perforation
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perforation popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
perforation usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for perforation
noun perforation
- aperture — An aperture is a narrow hole or gap.
- coverts — concealed; secret; disguised.
- flat tire — a pneumatic tire that has lost all or most of its air through leakage, puncture, or the like.
- foramen — an opening, orifice, or short passage, as in a bone or in the integument of the ovule of a plant.
- foramina — an opening, orifice, or short passage, as in a bone or in the integument of the ovule of a plant.
Antonyms for perforation
noun perforation
- imperforation — Also, imperforated. not perforate; having no perforation.
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