- 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