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Abortive
/əˈbɔː.tɪv/
That which is born or brought forth prematurely; an abortion.
📖 Definitions of "Abortive"
noun
- 1
That which is born or brought forth prematurely; an abortion.
- 2
A fruitless effort or issue.
- 3
A medicine to which is attributed the property of causing abortion, abortifacient.
verb
- 1
To cause an abortion; to render without fruit.
adjective
- 1
Produced by abortion; born prematurely and therefore unnatural.
"an abortive child"
- 2
Coming to nothing; failing in its effect; miscarrying; fruitless; unsuccessful.
"an abortive attempt"
- 3
Imperfectly formed or developed; rudimentary; sterile.
"an abortive organ"
- 4
(pharmaceutical effect) Causing abortion; abortifacient
"abortive medicines"
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