failing to accomplish an intended result; "an abortive revolt"; "a stillborn plot to assassinate the President
failing to accomplish an intended result; "an abortive revolt"; "a stillborn plot to assassinate the President"
{s} unsuccessful, fruitless; failing to develop completely; tending to cause an abortion (Medicine)
A medicine to which is attributed the property of causing abortion, abortifacient
Imperfectly formed or developed; rudimentary; sterile; as, an abortive organ, stamen, ovule, etc
An abortive attempt or action is unsuccessful. an abortive attempt to prevent the current President from taking office. = unsuccessful. an abortive action is not successful