abortiveness


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a·bor·tive

 (ə-bôr′tĭv)
adj.
1. Failing to accomplish an intended objective; fruitless: an abortive attempt to conclude the negotiations.
2. Biology Partially or imperfectly developed: an abortive organ.
3. Causing or meant to cause abortion; abortifacient.
a·bor′tive·ly adv.
a·bor′tive·ness n.

abortiveness

(əˈbɔːtɪvnəs)
n
1. biology imperfect development; rudimentary nature
2. formal failure to achieve a purpose; fruitlessness
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