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