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Meaning of 'abortive' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Abortive [ n.]
- That which is born or brought forth prematurely; an abortion.
- A fruitless effort or issue.
- A medicine to which is attributed the property of causing abortion.
2 . Abortive [ v.]
- Produced by abortion; born prematurely; as, an abortive child.
- Made from the skin of a still-born animal; as, abortive vellum.
- Rendering fruitless or ineffectual.
- Coming to naught; failing in its effect; miscarrying; fruitless; unsuccessful; as, an abortive attempt.
- Imperfectly formed or developed; rudimentary; sterile; as, an abortive organ, stamen, ovule, etc.
- Causing abortion; as, abortive medicines.
- Cutting short; as, abortive treatment of typhoid fever.

Meaning of 'abortive' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . abortive [ s]
Meaning (1):
- failing to accomplish an intended result
Example in sentence:
  • a stillborn plot to assassinate the President;
  • an abortive revolt

Nearby Words:

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