imperforate

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English

Etymology

From im- +‎ perforate.

Adjective

imperforate (not comparable)

  1. Not perforated, as:
    Synonyms: imperforated, nonperforated, impatent
    1. (medicine) Synonym of atretic
      imperforate anus
      imperforate hymen

Noun

imperforate (plural imperforates)

  1. (philately) A postage stamp that has not been perforated.