Perforation

Pronunciation: /pɜːrfəˈreɪʃən/

Definitions of perforation

noun the act of piercing or puncturing

Example Sentences

A1 The paper had a small perforation in the corner.

A2 The doctor used a tool to create a perforation in the patient's eardrum.

B1 The perforation in the wall allowed light to shine through from the other room.

B2 The artist used a perforation technique to create a unique design on the metal sculpture.

C1 The precision of the perforation in the fabric was essential for the garment to function properly.

C2 The researchers discovered a microscopic perforation in the ancient parchment that revealed hidden text.

Examples of perforation in a Sentence

formal The perforation in the paper was precise and clean.

informal I accidentally made a perforation in my notebook while trying to tear out a page.

slang I hate when my pencil perforates the paper and leaves a mark.

figurative The emotional perforation caused by his words was deep and lasting.

Grammatical Forms of perforation

• plural: perforations
• comparative: more perforated
• superlative: most perforated
• present tense: perforate
• future tense: will perforate
• perfect tense: have perforated
• continuous tense: is perforating
• singular: perforation
• positive degree: perforated
• infinitive: to perforate
• gerund: perforating
• participle: perforated

Origin and Evolution of perforation

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'perforation' originated from the Latin word 'perforare', which means 'to bore through'.

Evolution of the word: Initially used in a literal sense to describe the act of boring through a material, the word 'perforation' has evolved to also refer to the act of making small holes or openings in a surface for various purposes, such as in paper for tear-off strips or in medical procedures for drainage.