imperforableadj.

Brit.

/ɪmˈpəːf(ə)rəbl/, U.S.

/ᵻmˈpərf(ə)rəbəl/

Origin: A borrowing from Latin. Etymon: Latin imperforabilis.

Etymology: < post-classical Latin imperforabilis invulnerable (6th cent.), unpierceable (14th cent. in a British source) < im- im- prefix² + perforabilis perforable adj. Compare later perforable adj.

That cannot be perforated or penetrated. Also figurative and in figurative contexts.

ΘΚΠ

the world > space > relative position > closed or shut condition > [adjective] > stopping up or blocking > having no openings > not pierced, punctured, etc. > not able to be

unpierceablec1480

unthirlable1483

impierceable1532

imperforable1658

unpuncturable1891

1658 E. Phillips New World Eng. Words Imperforable, not to be bored through. [Also in later dictionaries.]

1797 S. H. Wilcocke tr. J. G. Zimmermann Ess. National Pride x. 118 The imperforable veil of philosophy.

1868 A. Leitch Ethics of Theism ii. ii. 520 The ethical agent..becomes to him like a two-edged sword, an imperforable shield, and a crown of glory.

1895 Columbus (Ohio) Dispatch 19 July 7/7 Leather..is not absolutely imperforable.

1916 San Antonio (Texas) Light 6 Feb. The Cure of Ariano has invented an imperforable textile fabric.

1998 Strategy (Nexis) 20 July 10 The general impression conveyed was that the pantyhose was imperforable in all situations.

This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, June 2019; most recently modified version published online March 2022).

单词	imperforable
释义	imperforableadj. Brit. /ɪmˈpəːf(ə)rəbl/, U.S. /ᵻmˈpərf(ə)rəbəl/ Origin: A borrowing from Latin. Etymon: Latin imperforabilis. Etymology: < post-classical Latin imperforabilis invulnerable (6th cent.), unpierceable (14th cent. in a British source) < im- im- prefix² + perforabilis perforable adj. Compare later perforable adj. That cannot be perforated or penetrated. Also figurative and in figurative contexts. ΘΚΠ the world > space > relative position > closed or shut condition > [adjective] > stopping up or blocking > having no openings > not pierced, punctured, etc. > not able to be unpierceablec1480 unthirlable1483 impierceable1532 imperforable1658 unpuncturable1891 1658 E. Phillips New World Eng. Words Imperforable, not to be bored through. [Also in later dictionaries.] 1797 S. H. Wilcocke tr. J. G. Zimmermann Ess. National Pride x. 118 The imperforable veil of philosophy. 1868 A. Leitch Ethics of Theism ii. ii. 520 The ethical agent..becomes to him like a two-edged sword, an imperforable shield, and a crown of glory. 1895 Columbus (Ohio) Dispatch 19 July 7/7 Leather..is not absolutely imperforable. 1916 San Antonio (Texas) Light 6 Feb. The Cure of Ariano has invented an imperforable textile fabric. 1998 Strategy (Nexis) 20 July 10 The general impression conveyed was that the pantyhose was imperforable in all situations. This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, June 2019; most recently modified version published online March 2022). < adj.1658
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