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aabortive, abbortive, aboortive, aborrtive, abortiive, abortiv, abortivee, abortivve, aborttive, bortive

Abortive — synonyms, definition

1. abortive (a)

18 synonyms
barren delusive elementary embryonic empty fruitless futile hollow idle imperfect ineffectual primitive profitless rudimentary sterile unavailing undeveloped vestigial

2. abortive (Adjective)

2 synonyms
stillborn unsuccessful
2 definitions

abortive (Adjective) — Failing to accomplish an intended result. ex. "an abortive revolt"

abortive (Adjective) — (biology) imperfectly formed or developed; rudimentary. ex. "an abortive organ"