Word Meaning

Meaning of abortive

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

Crossword clue for abortive

- Failed (attempt)
- Fruitless
- unavailing
- Unsuccessful