abortively

a·bor·tive

A0020900 (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.

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a·bor′tive·ly adv.a·bor′tive·ness n.

abortively

(əˈbɔːtɪvlɪ) advunsuccessfully

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Adv.

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abortively - in an unfruitful manner

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