Abortive
adjective
Unsuccessful or unable to fully develop or finish.
They made an abortive attempt to climb the mountain but failed.
Often appears as...
- abortive attempt
- abortive efforts
adjective
Causing a process to stop or not proceed as intended.
In his research, he developed a serum with abortive effects against the disease.
Often appears as...
- abortive serum
- abortive action
Usage tips
Technical
adjective
Unsuccessful or unable to fully develop or finish.
They made an abortive attempt to climb the mountain but failed.
Often appears as...
- abortive attempt
- abortive efforts
adjective
Causing a process to stop or not proceed as intended.
In his research, he developed a serum with abortive effects against the disease.
Often appears as...
- abortive serum
- abortive action
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Outcome
Indicates an effort was made but didn't achieve the desired result, often implying disappointment.
Despite their hard work, the project was abortive.
Pro Tip 2/3Incomplete Action
Refers to a process or action that was started but not finished.
The team's abortive efforts left the task unfinished.
Pro Tip 3/3Subtle Disapproval
Often carries a subtle sense of regret or criticism about the failure or incompletion.
His abortive plans to improve the company were met with skepticism.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Outcome
Indicates an effort was made but didn't achieve the desired result, often implying disappointment.
Despite their hard work, the project was abortive.
Pro Tip 2/3Incomplete Action
Refers to a process or action that was started but not finished.
The team's abortive efforts left the task unfinished.
Pro Tip 3/3Subtle Disapproval
Often carries a subtle sense of regret or criticism about the failure or incompletion.
His abortive plans to improve the company were met with skepticism.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Outcome
Indicates an effort was made but didn't achieve the desired result, often implying disappointment.
Despite their hard work, the project was abortive.
Pro Tip 2/3Incomplete Action
Refers to a process or action that was started but not finished.
The team's abortive efforts left the task unfinished.
Pro Tip 3/3Subtle Disapproval
Often carries a subtle sense of regret or criticism about the failure or incompletion.
His abortive plans to improve the company were met with skepticism.
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Quote examples
Alveda King
American Clergyman
I prayed often for deliverance from the pain caused by my decision to abort my baby. I suffered the threat of cervical and breast cancer and experienced the pain of empty arms after the baby was gone. And truly, for me, and countless abortive mothers, nothing on earth can fully restore what has been lost; only Jesus can.
Quote examples
Joseph Lancaster
English Educator
I am persuaded, that if any attempt is made to improve the education of the poor, and such an unmanly spirit should guide the resolution of a society or committee for that purpose, it would render the design abortive.
Quote examples
Alveda King
American Clergyman
I prayed often for deliverance from the pain caused by my decision to abort my baby. I suffered the threat of cervical and breast cancer and experienced the pain of empty arms after the baby was gone. And truly, for me, and countless abortive mothers, nothing on earth can fully restore what has been lost; only Jesus can.
Quote examples
Joseph Lancaster
English Educator
I am persuaded, that if any attempt is made to improve the education of the poor, and such an unmanly spirit should guide the resolution of a society or committee for that purpose, it would render the design abortive.
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