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abortive Antonyms

Opposite of abortive

Because the opposite of abortive shifts with each meaning, the 10 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Failing to produce the intended result; unsuccessful or fruitless.

Usage Example

"After an successful attempt to negotiate a new contract, the two companies decided to part ways."

Strongest
successful
fruitful
productive
Strong
effective
effectual
efficacious
profitable

• adjective (Context 2)

Imperfectly formed or developed; rudimentary or arrested at an early stage of growth (in biology).

Usage Example

"Several species of flightless birds possess developed wings that serve no aerodynamic function."

Strongest
developed
Strong
mature
complete

Similar words to abortive

Words similar to abortive shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

unsuccessful
fruitless
rudimentary
undeveloped
futile
vestigial
unavailing
vain
See all synonyms of abortive

• Nearby Words

abort
abortion
abortionist
abortive
abortively
abound
about

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Abortive. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/abortive
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