† imˈpunctionObs.rare—1. [ad. L. type *impunctiōn-em, f.im- (im-1) + pungĕre to prick, pierce; cf. punction.] Pricking or piercing. 1712Sir G. Wheler Liturgy 138 Cabasilas hath nothing of chopping the bread..but impunction, and cutting, as by a Lance.