How Do You Spell PERFORATED?

1. Perforated is an adjective that describes an object or material that has been pierced or punctured with multiple small holes, slits, or perforations. The term "perforated" is commonly used to describe items that have a pattern of evenly spaced holes or perforations throughout their surface. These holes or perforations can be created through mechanical, chemical, or laser methods.

   The purpose of perforating an object or material can vary depending on the context. In certain cases, perforations are intentionally made to increase the functionality or functionality of a product. For example, paper or cardboard with perforated edges allows for easy tearing and separating into smaller pieces. Similarly, perforated metal sheets or mesh are commonly used in industrial and architectural applications, providing ventilation, visibility, or filtration capabilities.

   Additionally, perforations are commonly used in products like tickets, coupons, or vouchers for ease of separation and validation. Perforated lines on a document or package are designed to be easily torn apart, ensuring a clean and effortless tear.

   In summary, to be perforated means to have multiple small holes or perforations puncturing an object or material. This term is often used to describe items that have a pattern of evenly spaced holes or perforations, like paper, metal, or other materials, which serve various functional purposes in different industries and applications.

2. Pierced with one or more holes.

   A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

3. Bored or pierced.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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The word "perforated" derives from the Latin word "perforare", which is a combination of the prefix "per-" meaning "through" or "thoroughly" and the verb "forare", meaning "to bore" or "to pierce". The combination forms the verb "perforare", which means "to bore through" or "to pierce". This Latin verb eventually evolved into "perforatus" in the past participle form, which was adopted into English as "perforated" in the early 17th century.

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