Definitions
How to pronounce abortive:
Abortive - as an adjective satellite
Failing to accomplish an intended result
Example: "An abortive revolt"
Abortive - as a noun
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, abortifacient.
Abortive - as a verb
To cause an abortion; to render without fruit.
Abortive - as an adjective
Produced by abortion; born prematurely and therefore unnatural.
Example: "An abortive child"
Coming to nothing; failing in its effect; miscarrying; fruitless; unsuccessful.
Example: "An abortive attempt"
Imperfectly formed or developed; rudimentary; sterile.
Example: "An abortive organ"
(pharmaceutical effect) causing abortion; abortifacient
Example: "Abortive medicines"
Cutting short; acting to halt or slow the progress (of a disease).
Example: "Abortive treatment of typhoid fever"
Made from the skin of a still-born animal.
Example: "Abortive vellum"
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Word Game Points
ABORTIVE has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.
ABORTIVE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.
ABORTIVE has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.
