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Adjective
- 1. abortive, stillborn, unsuccessful, unfruitful (vs. fruitful)
- usage: failing to accomplish an intended result; "an abortive revolt"; "a stillborn plot to assassinate the President"
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Definition and meaning of abortive (Dictionary)