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1. Produced by abortion; born prematurely; as, an abortive child. 2. Made from the skin of a still-born animal; as, abortive vellum. 3. Rendering fruitless or ineffectual. 4. Coming to naught; failing in its effect; miscarrying; fruitless; unsuccessful; as, an abortive attempt. 5. Imperfectly formed or developed; rudimentary; sterile; as, an abortive organ, stamen, ovule, etc. 6. Causing abortion; as, abortive medicines. 7. Cutting short; as, abortive treatment of typhoid fever. 8. That which is born or brought forth prematurely; an abortion. 9. A fruitless effort or issue. 10. A medicine to which is attributed the property of causing abortion. 11. failing to accomplish an intended result; "an abortive revolt"; "a stillborn plot to assassinate the President" 
Related wordsabort unfruitful |
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