의도한 결과를 얻지 못하고 실패하거나 수포로 돌아간.
Failing to produce the intended result; unsuccessful or coming to nothing.
예문:
"The rebels' abortive coup was suppressed within hours by the national guard."
"An abortive attempt to fix the engine left the sailors stranded at sea."
"The company decided to abandon the abortive project after losing millions in investment."
발육이나 질병의 진행이 중도에 중단된, 또는 미발달의.
Relating to the premature termination of development; (of an infection) failing to produce full symptoms or (of an organ) rudimentary.
예문:
"The patient showed signs of an abortive infection that never fully developed into a fever."
"The botanist noted the presence of abortive stamens in the sterile flowers."
낙태를 유도하는 약제나 물질.
An agent or drug that induces abortion.
예문:
"The pharmacist was questioned about the illegal distribution of chemical abortives."
"Historically, certain roots were harvested specifically for their properties as abortives."