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abortively

/əˈbɔːr.tɪv.li/
a · bor · tive · ly
Adjective:abortive
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• adverb

1

In a manner that fails to produce the intended result; unsuccessfully or fruitlessly.

Example

"The negotiators tried abortively to reach a compromise before the midnight deadline expired."

2

In an incomplete, arrested, or premature manner before full development is reached.

Example

"Several of the flower buds developed abortively due to the unexpected late frost."

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• Rhymes for abortively

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abortion
abortionist
abortive
abortively
abound
about
above

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the adjective "abortive" plus the adverbial suffix "-ly", tracing back to the Latin "abortivus" (born prematurely), from "aboriri" (to miscarry or fail).

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