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perforation vs perforate

perforate vs perforation

perforation is a noun but perforate is not a noun.

perforation is not an adjective while perforate is an adjective.

perforation is not a verb while perforate is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
perforation Yes No No No
perforate No Yes Yes No
perforation (noun) perforate (noun)
the act of punching a hole (especially a row of holes as for ease of separation)
a line of small holes for tearing at a particular place
a hole made in something
perforation (adjective) perforate (adjective)
having a hole cut through
perforation (verb) perforate (verb)
make a hole into or between, as for ease of separation
pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance
Difference between perforation and perforate

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