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Meaning of ABORTIVE in English

Produced by abortion; born prematurely; as, an abortive child.

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    Meaning of ABORTIVE in English

    • Produced by abortion; born prematurely; as, an abortive child.
    • Made from the skin of a still-born animal; as, abortive vellum.
    • Rendering fruitless or ineffectual.
    • Coming to naught; failing in its effect; miscarrying; fruitless; unsuccessful; as, an abortive attempt.
    • Imperfectly formed or developed; rudimentary; sterile; as, an abortive organ, stamen, ovule, etc.
    • Causing abortion; as, abortive medicines.
    • Cutting short; as, abortive treatment of typhoid fever.
    • That which is born or brought forth prematurely; an abortion.
    • A fruitless effort or issue.
    • A medicine to which is attributed the property of causing abortion.

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