abortive | ||
1. | [ adjective ] failing to accomplish an intended result | |
Synonyms: | unsuccessful stillborn | |
Examples: | "an abortive revolt" "a stillborn plot to assassinate the President" |
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Related terms: | unfruitful | |
Similar spelling: |
abortively abort abridge aborticide abridger abridged abortion aberration abrade abortus abridgment abridgement abortionist abrader abraded |