Abortive (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

adjective
  1. failing to succeed; unsuccessful: an abortive rebellion; an abortive scheme.
  2. born prematurely.
  3. imperfectly developed; rudimentary.
  4. Medicine/Medical.
  5. (of the course of a disease) short and mild without the usual, pronounced clinical symptoms.
  6. (of seeds or pollen grains) imperfect; unable to germinate.
adjective
  1. failing to achieve a purpose; fruitless
  2. (of organisms) imperfectly developed; rudimentary
  3. causing abortion; abortifacient
Abortive (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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