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abortive

adjective

/əˈbɔːrtɪv/

Meaning

Failing to produce the intended result; unsuccessful.

Their abortive attempt to climb the mountain ended in retreat.

failed, futile, fruitless, unsuccessful, ineffective

successful, effective, productive

abortive attempt, abortive effort, abortive plan, abortive mission

Sufficiently great or important to be worthy of attention; noteworthy.

Characterized by heavy snoring or breathing.

not qualified or entitled to participate or be chosen; unsuitable

Pure, complete, and not mixed with anything else.

Not likely to change or fail; firmly established.

spreading widely throughout an area or a group of people