abortive (Meaning)

Wordnet

abortive (s)

failing to accomplish an intended result

Webster

abortive (v.)

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.

Webster

abortive (n.)

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.

abortive Sentence Examples

  1. The team's abortive attempt to reach a consensus left the project in a state of uncertainty.
  2. An abortive launch sequence halted the spacecraft's mission just moments before liftoff.
  3. Despite careful planning, the negotiation proved abortive as both parties failed to find common ground.
  4. The abortive experiment led to a reevaluation of the scientific hypothesis and research methodology.
  5. The company faced setbacks when an abortive merger attempt resulted in legal complications.
  6. The abortive coup d'état had far-reaching consequences for the political stability of the region.
  7. The scientist recognized the signs of an abortive reaction in the laboratory and took immediate corrective measures.
  8. Due to unexpected technical issues, the manager declared the meeting abortive and rescheduled it for the following week.
  9. The abortive efforts to implement the new software resulted in a temporary system shutdown.
  10. An abortive rescue mission highlighted the need for better planning and coordination in emergency situations.

FAQs About the word abortive

failing to accomplish an intended resultProduced by abortion; born prematurely; as, an abortive child., Made from the skin of a still-born animal; as, abortive

unsuccessful, futile, profitless, vain, fruitless, ineffective, insufficient, unavailing, in vain, impossible

productive, deadly, profitable, effective, fruitful, fruitful, efficient, deadly, profitable,successful

The team's abortive attempt to reach a consensus left the project in a state of uncertainty.

An abortive launch sequence halted the spacecraft's mission just moments before liftoff.

Despite careful planning, the negotiation proved abortive as both parties failed to find common ground.

The abortive experiment led to a reevaluation of the scientific hypothesis and research methodology.