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Meaning of aborted
The primary meaning of the word "aborted" refers to something that is stopped or ended before it is completed, often due to a problem or difficulty.
Etymology of aborted
The word "aborted" originates from the Latin words "ab" meaning "from" or "away" and "ortus" meaning "birth" or "origin", with the verb "abortionem" meaning "to miscarry".
Historically, the term has been used to describe the termination of a pregnancy, as well as the ending of a project, plan, or process.
Synonyms
terminated
stopped
halted
canceled
discontinued
suspended
ended
ceased
abandoned
shelved
scrapped
dismissed
rejected
thwarted
foiled
frustrated
interrupted
cut short
postponed
delayed
called off
put on hold
laid aside
dropped
deserted
forsaken
relinquished
surrendered
yielded
failed
miscarried
stillborn
unsuccessful
futile
ineffective
ineffectual
unproductive
fruitless
useless
vain
unavailing
Definitions
- The word "aborted" is defined by Oxford Languages as having been stopped or ended before completion, typically due to a problem or difficulty.
- * It can also refer to a pregnancy that has been ended prematurely, either naturally or intentionally.
Usage Examples
- The mission was aborted due to technical difficulties.
- * The company aborted its plans to expand into the new market.
- * The pregnancy was aborted after it was discovered that the fetus had a severe genetic disorder.
Antonyms
completed
finished
done
accomplished
achieved
successful
fruitful
productive
effective
realized
fulfilled
carried out
executed
implemented
realized
brought to fruition
consummated
finalized
clinched
sealed
ratified
confirmed
validated