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perforated

/ˈpɝː.fə.ɹeɪ.tɪd/
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• adjective

1

Pierced with a hole or a series of small holes, often in a line to allow easy tearing or to permit air or liquid to pass through.

Example

"Please detach the receipt along the perforated line at the bottom of the page."

2

(Of a bodily organ, membrane, or tissue) having an abnormal hole or rupture caused by injury, infection, or ulceration.

Example

"The patient was rushed into emergency surgery to repair a perforated ulcer."

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• Rhymes for perforated

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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'perforatus', the past participle of 'perforare' ('to bore through'), formed from 'per-' ('through') and 'forare' ('to pierce or bore').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Perforated. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/perforated
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