imperforate

[ im-pur-fer-it, -fuh-reyt ]
/ ɪmˈpɜr fər ɪt, -fəˌreɪt /

adjective

Also im·per·fo·rat·ed. not perforate; having no perforation.
Philately. (of a number of stamps joined together) lacking the perforations usually separating individual stamps.

noun

an imperforate stamp.

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Origin of imperforate

First recorded in 1665–75; im-2 + perforate

OTHER WORDS FROM imperforate

im·per·fo·ra·tion, noun

Words nearby imperforate

imperfect fungus, imperfect stage, imperfectible, imperfection, imperfective, imperforate, imperforate anus, imperforation, imperia, imperial, imperial beach
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British Dictionary definitions for imperforation

imperforate
/ (ɪmˈpɜːfərɪt, -ˌreɪt) /

adjective

not perforated
(of a postage stamp) not provided with perforation or any other means of separationAbbreviation: imperf Compare perforate
anatomy (of a bodily part, such as the anus) without the normal opening

Derived forms of imperforate

imperforation, noun
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Medical definitions for imperforation (1 of 2)

imperforation
[ ĭm-pûr′fə-rā′shən ]

n.

The condition of being abnormally occluded or closed.

Medical definitions for imperforation (2 of 2)

imperforate
[ ĭm-pûr′fər-ĭt ]

adj.

Lacking a normal opening.
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