Unpunctured

Part of speech: adjective

Definitions

1. not exhibiting any damage or holes that would compromise its integrity or functionality
2. remaining in an unaltered and flawless condition without any breaches that would suggest deterioration
3. Not having any holes or punctures that would impair its use or strength

Etymology: "Unpunctured" is simply the prefix "un-" attached to "punctured," meaning not pierced or not having holes made in it. The prefix "un-" is an old English element meaning "not," and it attaches freely to adjectives and participles to form negative counterparts, so "unpunctured" describes something that remains whole, with no holes or perforations. The base word "punctured" traces back to the Latin "punctum," meaning a point or a prick, which also gave English "point" and "puncture" itself. A puncture is the act of piercing a surface with something sharp, so "punctured" describes a surface that has been pierced, and "unpunctured" describes one that has not.

Synonyms: intact, unbroken, whole

Antonyms: punctured, damaged, broken, defective, flawed