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Meaning of abortive
The primary meaning of the word "abortive" is related to something that is unsuccessful or fails to produce the desired result.
Etymology of abortive
The word "abortive" comes from the Latin "abortivus," which means "causing abortion" or "miscarriage"
It is derived from the Latin words "ab" (meaning "from" or "away") and "ortivus" (meaning "born" or "birth")
The word has been used in the English language since the 15th century to describe something that is unsuccessful or fails to produce the desired result
Synonyms
unsuccessful
futile
ineffective
fruitless
unproductive
vain
abortional
stillborn
miscarried
failed
unsuccessful
ineffectual
unavailing
bootless
profitless
useless
worthless
barren
sterile
unsuccessful
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ineffective
inconsequential
insignificant
negligible
unimportant
minor
trifling
abortive
unsuccessful
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failed
stillborn
miscarried
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vain
unproductive
fruitless
useless
worthless
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sterile
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unsuccessful
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abortional
unsuccessful
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stillborn
miscarried
unsuccessful
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bootless
profitless
useless
worthless
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sterile
inconsequential
insignificant
negligible
unimportant
minor
trifling
failed
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ineffective
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vain
abortional
stillborn
miscarried
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unavailing
bootless
profitless
useless
worthless
barren
sterile
inconsequential
insignificant
negligible
unimportant
minor
trifling
Definitions
- Relating to or constituting a miscarriage or abortion
- Failing to produce the desired or intended result, unsuccessful
- Relating to or constituting a stillbirth or the birth of a nonviable fetus
Usage Examples
- The company's abortive attempt to launch a new product line ended in failure
- The abortive efforts of the team to resolve the issue were unsuccessful
- The stillbirth was a tragic and abortive outcome of the pregnancy
Antonyms
successful
effective
productive
fruitful
victorious
triumphant
accomplished
achieved
completed
finished
realized
actualized
fulfilled
satisfied
prosperous
thriving
flourishing
booming
blooming
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skilled
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