 abortive |
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| 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 |
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