imperforate
Americanadjective
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Also imperforated not perforate; having no perforation.
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Philately. (of a number of stamps joined together) lacking the perforations usually separating individual stamps.
noun
adjective
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not perforated
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imperf. (of a postage stamp) not provided with perforation or any other means of separation Compare perforate
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anatomy (of a bodily part, such as the anus) without the normal opening
Other Word Forms
- imperforation noun
Etymology
Origin of imperforate
Example Sentences
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The inverse ratio of seven to one for a catalogue value would make the perforated stamp list $42 with the imperforate at $6.
From The Stamps of Canada by Poole, Bertram William Henry
It may also be occasioned by an imperforate hymen, in which case it must be cut open by a physician.
From The Ladies Book of Useful Information Compiled from many sources by Anonymous
An adult female that appeared to be in oestrus on February 3, 1952, was imperforate on February 10.
From Ecological Observations on the Woodrat, Neotoma floridana by Fitch, Henry S.
One female trapped on February 19, 1950, weighed only 140 grams and was still imperforate.
From Ecological Observations on the Woodrat, Neotoma floridana by Fitch, Henry S.
The Post Office Department were convinced that no irregularity could have occurred, but finally made an enquiry, and were, of course, compelled to believe the evidence of the existence of imperforate specimens.
From The Stamps of Canada by Poole, Bertram William Henry
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