What is the antonym of “imperforated”?
The antonyms of imperforated are perforated and porous. The antonym perforated refers to an object that has small holes or perforations, while porous describes a material that allows liquids or gases to pass through it.
Brief Definitions of the Antonym(s)
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Pierced with small holes or perforations.
Example
The paper was perforated along the edges so that it could be easily torn.
Having small holes that allow air, water, or other substances to pass through.
Example
The sponge was porous and absorbed water quickly.
How are these antonyms different from each other?
- 1Perforated refers to an object that has small holes or perforations, while imperforated means that there are no holes or perforations.
- 2Porous describes a material that allows liquids or gases to pass through it, while imperforated means that nothing can pass through.
Good things to know
- 1Science: Use perforated and porous to describe materials in scientific contexts.
- 2Arts and Crafts: Use perforated to describe paper or cardboard with small holes for easy tearing, and imperforated to describe paper or cardboard without holes.
- 3Engineering: Use porous to describe materials that allow air or water to pass through, and imperforated to describe materials that do not allow anything to pass through.
Remember this!
The antonyms perforated and porous have distinct meanings. Perforated refers to an object with small holes or perforations, while porous describes a material that allows liquids or gases to pass through. Use these words in scientific contexts, arts and crafts, and engineering to describe materials accurately.
