English English Dictionary

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.