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Abortive

Definition

Abortive is an adjective that refers to something that has been cut short, failed, or terminated prematurely. It can also describe an unsuccessful attempt or an action that does not achieve its intended purpose.

Senses

Sense 1: Cut short or terminated prematurely

Example: The hiker's attempt to climb the mountain was abortive due to bad weather conditions.

Sense 2: Unsuccessful attempt

Example: His abortive efforts to fix the car only made the engine problems worse.

Sense 3: Not achieving the intended purpose

Example: The abortive negotiations between the two countries led to increased tensions.

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