perforated — having a hole or holes made through something
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having a hole or holes made through something
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpɜːrfəreɪtɪd/
Example Sentences
- The chef used a perforated spoon to drain the pasta, but accidentally drained his patience too.
- The perforated stamps made it easy to separate individual pieces.
- His excuse was more perforated than Swiss cheese - full of holes!
perforated
ADJECTIVE[/ˈpɜːrfəreɪtɪd/]
having a hole or holes made through something
The old letter was perforated with tiny holes from a hungry bookworm.
Once decorated, now perforated and separated.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
This word derives from Latin, combining 'per' (through) and 'forare' (to bore or pierce), literally meaning 'to bore completely through.' The term evolved to describe something pierced with holes or openings, as if drilled through by a tool.
Breakdown
per- (through) + forare (to bore, pierce) + -ated (adjective suffix indicating a completed action or state). The root forare relates to creating holes or openings in a material.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The chef used a perforated spoon to drain the pasta, but accidentally drained his patience too.”
“The perforated stamps made it easy to separate individual pieces.”
“His excuse was more perforated than Swiss cheese - full of holes!”
“The perforated ceiling tiles improve acoustic performance in the auditorium.”
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