How Do You Spell PUNCTURED?

Pronunciation: [pˈʌŋkt͡ʃəd] (IPA)

The word "punctured" is spelled p-uh-n-k-t-y-uh-r-d. The IPA phonetic transcription for this word is /ˈpʌŋktʃərd/. The word is derived from the Latin word punctūra, meaning "a pricking." This word refers to the action of creating a small hole in something with a sharp object. In English, the word is commonly used to describe a tire that has been punctured by a nail or other sharp object, causing it to lose air pressure. The correct spelling of this word is important to ensure effective communication.

PUNCTURED Meaning and Definition

1. The term "punctured" refers to a verb form of the adjective "puncture," denoting an action or state of piercing or perforating an object, particularly a surface. It describes the act of creating a hole, break, or breach in a material by applying pressure or force, often resulting in the escape of air, fluid, or contents stored within. The puncture often involves using a pointed object such as a needle, nail, pin, or similar tool to penetrate a surface. This alteration in the structure of the object can lead to a loss of integrity, reducing its efficacy, functionality, or containment ability.

   The severity of a puncture can vary, ranging from minor and insignificant to severe and debilitating, depending on the context and the nature of the object involved. For example, a punctured tire would no longer be able to retain air, rendering it flat and immobilizing the vehicle. Similarly, a punctured can of soda may result in the carbonated liquid leaking out, rendering it undrinkable. Instances of minor punctures may simply require sealing or patching the hole, while severe punctures might necessitate the replacement or repair of the damaged object.

   "Punctured" can also be metaphorically used to describe the state of emotional or psychological deflation, where one's spirits or hopes may be figuratively pierced or broken, resulting in a sense of discouragement or sadness. In summary, "punctured" represents the act of creating a hole or rupture in an object, potentially causing loss or detriment in terms of function, containment, or emotional well-being.

2. Pierced, pricked.

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

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Other Common Misspellings for PUNCTURED

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Etymology of PUNCTURED

The word "punctured" derives from the Latin word "pungere", meaning "to prick" or "to sting". In Latin, the past participle form of "pungere" is "punctus", which means "having been pricked" or "having been pierced". From there, the term was adopted into Middle English as "puncture" and eventually evolved into the modern word "punctured" in the 17th century.

Similar spelling words for PUNCTURED

• punctuality,
• punctum,
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• punctuate,
• punctuation.

Conjugate verb Punctured

CONDITIONAL

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FUTURE

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