Abortive: meaning, definitions and examples
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abortive
[ ษหbษหrtษชv ]
failed attempt
The term 'abortive' refers to something that is unsuccessful or fails to achieve its intended outcome. It is often used in contexts where plans, efforts, or processes do not come to fruition. For instance, an abortive mission means that the goal was not met due to various reasons. It can also relate to biological processes that do not develop as expected, such as an abortive pregnancy. Overall, it conveys a sense of something being cut short or not completed.
Synonyms
failed, fruitless, futile, ineffective, unsuccessful.
Examples of usage
- The abortive attempts to launch the rocket were disappointing.
- Her abortive plans for a vacation fell through due to unforeseen circumstances.
- The company faced abortive negotiations that led to a deadlock.
Translations
Translations of the word "abortive" in other languages:
๐ต๐น aborto
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคฐเฅเคญเคชเคพเคค
๐ฉ๐ช abortiv
๐ฎ๐ฉ aborsi
๐บ๐ฆ ะฐะฑะพััะธะฒะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ aborcyjny
๐ฏ๐ต ๆต็ฃใฎ
๐ซ๐ท avortif
๐ช๐ธ abortivo
๐น๐ท dรผลรผk
๐ฐ๐ท ์ ์ฐ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฅุฌูุงุถ
๐จ๐ฟ abortivnรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ abortรญvny
๐จ๐ณ ๆตไบง็
๐ธ๐ฎ abortiven
๐ฎ๐ธ fรณstur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฐะฑะพััััา
๐ฌ๐ช แแแ แแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ abortiv
๐ฒ๐ฝ abortivo
Etymology
The word 'abortive' dates back to the early 15th century, originating from the Latin word 'abortivus,' which is derived from 'abortio,' meaning 'a miscarriage' or 'an abortive process.' The prefix 'ab-' suggests a separation or removal, while 'orior' means 'to rise or to originate.' Initially, it described the biological failure of a pregnancy or the premature ending of a developmental process. Over time, its usage expanded to encompass various contexts, particularly in describing unsuccessful endeavors, projects, or plans in both everyday and formal language. This evolution reflects the broader understanding of the term as anything that was cut short or did not achieve its purpose.