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What is another word for Abortive? – 214 Abortive Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    unsuccessful futile fruitless ineffective ineffectual unproductive barren sterile stillborn unsuccessful failed thwarted foiled defeated unconsummated uncompleted unfinished incomplete fragmentary imperfect unsatisfactory disappointing unavailing bootless profitless useless vain abortional miscarried failed unfulfilled unrealized unsuccesful inefficacious inept unskillful bungled botched muddled unsuccessful failed unaccomplished unachieved unrewarding unremunerative unsatisfying futile ineffective inefficacious unproductive barren fruitless sterile stillborn abortive unsuccessful miscarried

    Meaning of Abortive

    The primary meaning of the word "Abortive" is related to something that is unsuccessful or does not produce the desired result.

    Definitions

    • Giving birth prematurely, especially with the result that the baby does not survive
    • Failing to produce the intended or expected result, unsuccessful
    • (Of a disease or condition) not fully developing or lasting for a short time

    Etymology of Abortive

    The word "Abortive" originates from the Latin word "abortivus," which is derived from "abortionem" (nominative abortio), meaning "a miscarriage"
    Historically, the term has been used in English since the 15th century to describe premature birth or failure to come to fruition

    Example Uses

    • The company's abortive attempt to expand into the new market ended in financial disaster
    • The abortive rebellion was quickly crushed by the government
    • The doctor told us that the pregnancy was abortive and would not come to term

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    successful effective fruitful productive fertile consummated completed finished perfect satisfactory rewarding remunerative satisfying efficacious skilled accomplished achieved realized fruitful productive fertile flourishing thriving prosperous booming blooming successful accomplished fulfilled realized effective efficient skilled adept proficient capable competent

    Related Nouns

    failure miscarriage stillbirth fiasco debacle disaster defeat frustration disappointment dissatisfaction ineffectiveness inefficacy unproductiveness barrenness sterility prematurity abortion termination collapse breakdown futility uselessness ineptness unskillfulness bungling botching muddling confusion chaos turmoil upheaval catastrophe

    Related Verbs

    fail miscarry abort terminate collapse break defeat frustrate disappoint satisfy produce flourish thrive prosper boom bloom succeed accomplish achieve realize fulfill effect efficient skill adept proficient capable competent bungle botch muddle confuse turmoil upheave catastrophize

    Related Adjectives

    unsuccessful ineffective ineffectual unproductive barren sterile stillborn premature futile fruitless useless vain abortional miscarried failed thwarted foiled defeated unconsummated uncompleted unfinished incomplete fragmentary imperfect unsatisfactory disappointing unavailing bootless profitless unskillful bungling botched muddled confusing chaotic tumultuous catastrophic inept unskillful inefficient unproductive barren sterile futile ineffective inefficacious unsuccessful failed unrealized unfulfilled unrewarding unremunerative unsatisfying