1. Verb
Produced by abortion; born prematurely; as, an abortive child.
2. Verb
Made from the skin of a still-born animal; as, abortive vellum.
3. Verb
Rendering fruitless or ineffectual.
4. Verb
Coming to naught; failing in its effect; miscarrying; fruitless; unsuccessful; as, an abortive attempt.
5. Verb
Imperfectly formed or developed; rudimentary; sterile; as, an abortive organ, stamen, ovule, etc.
6. Verb
Causing abortion; as, abortive medicines.
7. Verb
Cutting short; as, abortive treatment of typhoid fever.
8. Noun
That which is born or brought forth prematurely; an abortion.
9. Noun
A fruitless effort or issue.
10. Noun
A medicine to which is attributed the property of causing abortion.
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