Abortive Synonyms & Definitions

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• AbortiveDefinition & Meaning in English

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

• AbortivelyDefinition & Meaning in English

1. (adv.) In an abortive or untimely manner; immaturely; fruitlessly.