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unperforated

unperforated

7.0
A thing that has no holes through it
  • adjective
  • /ʌnˈpɜrfəreɪtɪd/
translation icon : sin perforar
  • The package arrived in an unperforated envelope, so it was completely sealed.

Examples

  • Please use an unperforated sheet of paper for your drawing assignment.

  • The stamps were unperforated, making them rare among collectors.

  • The document was printed on unperforated paper.

  • She prefers unperforated sheets for her art projects.

  • The document was printed on an unperforated sheet of paper, allowing for a clean, professional appearance.

  • Please use the unperforated side of the cardboard for your project to ensure it remains intact.

  • The artist preferred working with unperforated canvas to create a smooth surface for her paintings.

Synonyms

imperforate
vsunperforated
1 9.9

Without a hole or opening

is the same meaning phrased as not having holes
unpunctured
vsunperforated
5.6

Not having a hole that lets air or water out

is about lacking any through holes or perforations rather than small punctures
unpierced
vsunperforated
6.0

Not having a hole made through it

focuses on absence of finished holes or perforations through the material
unpitted
vsunperforated
5.6

A surface that has no small holes

is about complete through holes rather than shallow surface depressions
unpunched
vsunperforated
6.5

Not stamped or marked to show it is valid

refers to lack of mechanical or official punching rather than plain holes

Antonyms

1 4.3

Something that has small holes through it, often in a regular pattern

How Perforated

riddled
5.7
perforated
1 4.3
pierced
3.4
unperforated
7.0

Surface Forms

unperforated positive

Morphology

unperforated = perforated (transparent) = un + perforate + ed

The adjective is formed by negating 'perforated' with the productive prefix 'un-', yielding the straightforward opposite meaning.

Etymology

Unperforated breaks into un- meaning 'not' and perforate meaning 'to make holes' or 'pierce'. So unperforated simply means 'not having holes', like a stamp, sheet, or envelope that is whole and sealed.