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puncturable

puncturable

7.1
Able to be pierced by a sharp object
  • adjective
  • /ˈpʌŋkʧərəbəl/
translation icon : perforable
  • The balloon is puncturable, so be careful not to poke it with anything sharp.

Examples

  • The doctor confirmed that the membrane was puncturable during the procedure.

  • These plastic sheets are puncturable and can easily be damaged by sharp objects.

  • Because the packaging is puncturable, care is needed when handling sharp objects nearby.

  • Some materials are specifically designed to be non-puncturable for safety reasons.

  • The balloon is puncturable.

  • These materials are puncturable and should be handled carefully.

  • Because the box is puncturable, it must be stored away from sharp tools.

Synonyms

penetrable
vspuncturable
3 6.0

Able to be passed through or pierced

is pierced only by a sharp object rather than allowing general entry

Antonyms

impenetrable
19 7.3

Not possible to enter or go through

punctureless
8.4

Not able to be pierced by a sharp object

How Puncturable

puncturable
7.1

Surface Forms

puncturable positive

Morphology

puncturable = puncture (transparent) = puncture + able

Formed by the verb 'puncture' plus the productive adjectival suffix '-able' meaning 'able to be punctured', a direct and regular derivation.

Etymology

Puncturable comes from the part punct meaning 'point' or 'pierce' and the ending -able meaning 'able to', the same part you see in puncture. So, something puncturable is 'able to be pierced' or have a hole made by a sharp object.