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ABORTIVE

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adjective) 

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Meaning:

Failing to accomplish an intended result

Example:

a stillborn plot to assassinate the President

Synonyms:

abortive; stillborn; unsuccessful

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

unfruitful (not fruitful; not conducive to abundant production)

Derivation:

abort (terminate before completion)

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