aborted
/əˈbɔrtɪd/
VERB
1. Ended or stopped before completion
Brought to an early or premature end before reaching the intended completion.
1.1. A plan, project, or activity stopped prematurely
Describes a planned undertaking that was canceled, abandoned, or discontinued before it could be completed.
Synonyms
- abandoned
- called off
- canceled
- cancelled
- discontinued
- dropped
- scrapped
- terminated
- withdrawn
Antonyms
Examples
- The project was aborted when funding fell through at the last minute.
Related Words
- annulled
- countermanded
- rescinded
- revoked
- suspended
- retracted
1.2. A mission or operation terminated before completion
Describes a mission, flight, launch, or operation that was stopped before its intended objective was achieved, often because of technical problems or safety concerns.
Synonyms
- abandoned
- halted
- called off
- scrubbed
- stopped
- terminated
- withdrawn
Antonyms
- continued
- completed
- proceeded
- carried on
Examples
- The space mission was aborted due to technical issues with the rocket.
- The attempt to climb the mountain was aborted due to adverse weather conditions.
Related Words
1.3. A process stopped before completion
Describes a procedure, operation, or computer process that was interrupted or terminated before it finished.
Synonyms
- canceled
- halted
- interrupted
- stopped
- terminated
Antonyms
- continued
- completed
- proceeded
- resumed
Examples
- The surgery had to be aborted midway because of complications with the patient's condition.
Related Words
- suspended
- discontinued
- ended
- interrupted
VERB
2. Terminated before the normal end of pregnancy
Brought to an end before a fetus reaches full term, either deliberately or through premature pregnancy loss.
2.1. A pregnancy deliberately terminated
Describes a pregnancy that was intentionally ended before the expected time of childbirth.
Synonyms
Antonyms
- continued
- carried to term
Related Words
2.2. A pregnancy ending through miscarriage
Describes a pregnancy that ended prematurely through the loss of the developing fetus.
Synonyms
- miscarried
Related Words
- miscarriage
- pregnancy loss
- premature delivery
VERB
3. Prevented from developing normally
Stopped or impaired in normal biological development, remaining rudimentary, underdeveloped, or failing to reach maturity.
3.1. Biological growth or development arrested
Describes an organism, organ, or biological structure whose normal development was interrupted, leaving it underdeveloped or unable to mature.
Synonyms
- arrested
- stunted
- inhibited
- suppressed
Antonyms
- developed
- matured
- grew
- evolved
Related Words
- rudimentary
- underdeveloped
- atrophied
- sterile
ADJECTIVE
4. Brought forth prematurely or left undeveloped
Born or produced prematurely, or prevented from reaching normal development.
4.1. Produced or born before full development
Describes offspring, an organism, or a biological structure brought forth before reaching its normal stage of maturity.
Synonyms
- premature
- underdeveloped
- immature
- rudimentary