abort
abort Lexical Profile
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• verb
To terminate a planned operation, flight, project, or computer process prematurely, especially because of a problem or fault.
"Due to severe turbulence and low visibility, the pilot decided to abort the landing and circle the airport."
To end a pregnancy prematurely before the fetus can survive independently, either through a medical procedure or by natural miscarriage.
"Severe drought and nutritional stress can cause pregnant livestock to abort before the end of the gestation period."
To fail to develop completely or remain rudimentary and stunted (of a biological organ, plant part, or organism).
"If pollination is incomplete during cold spring weather, many of the young fruit buds will shrivel and abort."
• noun
An act or instance of prematurely terminating an operation, spaceflight, or computer program, especially due to an equipment malfunction or safety hazard.
"The flight director called for an immediate abort when the telemetry data showed a drop in cabin pressure."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed in the 16th century from Latin abortus, the past participle of aboriri ('to miscarry' or 'to disappear'), formed from ab- ('amiss' or 'away') and oriri ('to arise' or 'be born').