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abortive

UK
/əˈbɔːtɪv/
US
/əˈbɔrtɪv/

Translations

abortiveadjective
more abortive
Comp.
most abortive
Super.
UK
/əˈbɔːtɪv/
US
/əˈbɔrtɪv/
The team's abortive attempt to climb the mountain left them feeling disappointed.
La tentative avortée de l'équipe de gravir la montagne l'a laissée déçue.
Additional translations
avortéBotanique, pour un organe ou un développement peu ou pas achevé.
abortifMédecine, vieilli.
infructueuxSoutenu, surtout pour un effort ou une tentative.
Synonyms
unsuccessful
abortive
unproductive
ineffectual
fruitless
failed
Antonyms
effective
successful
abortivenoun
abortives
pl
UK
/əˈbɔː.tɪv/
US
/əˈbɔr.tɪv/
Rare/archaic: a substance or agent that induces abortion.
Additional translations
abortifRare, historique.

Definitions

abortiveadjective
Failing to produce the intended result; unsuccessful.
The team's abortive attempt to climb the mountain left them feeling disappointed.
Partially or imperfectly developed.
The scientist studied the abortive organs of the plant to understand its evolutionary history.
Relating to or resulting in abortion; causing a pregnancy to end prematurely (archaic or medical).
In the nineteenth century, certain herbs were reputed to have abortive properties.
abortivenoun
A drug or other agent that induces abortion; an abortifacient (rare, historical).
Midwives were prosecuted for supplying abortives to desperate women.
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