abortive
The word “abortive” has 3 syllables: a-bor-tive.
It's pronounced as /əˈbɔːrtɪv/.
What is synonym and antonym for abortive?
In the thesaurus, “abortive” has 4 synonyms and 7 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for abortive along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for abortive
- failed
- fruitless
- futile
- unsuccessful
Antonyms for abortive
Meanings of abortive
- noun
- 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, abortifacient.
- verb
- To cause an abortion; to render without fruit.
- adjective
- Produced by abortion; born prematurely and therefore unnatural.
- Coming to nothing; failing in its effect; miscarrying; fruitless; unsuccessful.
- Imperfectly formed or developed; rudimentary; sterile.
- (pharmaceutical effect) Causing abortion; abortifacient.
- Cutting short; acting to halt or slow the progress (of a disease).
- Made from the skin of a still-born animal.
Example Sentences
- The negotiation attempts proved abortive due to conflicting interests.
- Their abortive efforts to start a business left them frustrated and disillusioned.
- The company's abortive launch of the new product resulted in financial losses.
- Despite their abortive attempts, they remained determined to find a solution to the problem.
- The abortive coup attempt was swiftly thwarted by government forces.
On this page you'll find 11 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to abortive, such as: deadly, effective, efficient, failed, fruitful, fruitless, futile.
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