ABORTIVE
8 letters
13 Scrabble points
/əˈbɔː.tɪv/
Definition of ABORTIVE
noun
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That which is born or brought forth prematurely; an abortion.
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A fruitless effort or issue.
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A medicine to which is attributed the property of causing abortion, abortifacient.
verb
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To cause an abortion; to render without fruit.
adjective
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Produced by abortion; born prematurely and therefore unnatural.
"an abortive child"
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Coming to nothing; failing in its effect; miscarrying; fruitless; unsuccessful.
"an abortive attempt"
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Imperfectly formed or developed; rudimentary; sterile.
"an abortive organ"
Source: Wiktionary
Word Details
Letters
A
B
O
R
T
I
V
E
Length
8 letters
Scrabble Score
13 points
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