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abortively


Meanings
  • adverb

    Performed or occurring in an unplanned, premature, or ineffective manner.


Rhymes
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miscarry , carryon , marryme , harry
Variants
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abortive , abortively , abortiveness , abortivenesses
Etymology
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From Latin abortus 'miscarriage, stillbirth', from aborire 'go away, depart'.


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  1. The term 'abortively' was first used in English in the 16th century.

  2. In computer programming, an 'abortive transaction' is one that is terminated prematurely due to an error or unexpected condition.


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  1. miscarriage: The expulsion of a fetus from the uterus before it is viable, which can result in stillbirth or neonatal death.

  2. premature termination: The ending of a process or project before it is complete, often due to unforeseen circumstances or external factors.


Culture
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In literature and art, 'abortively' is often used to describe failed attempts or unfinished works. For instance, in Fyodor Dostoevsky's 'Notes from Underground', the protagonist's plans and actions are portrayed as abortively, highlighting his frustration and isolation.

How to Memorize "abortively"

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    - Imagine an unsuccessful or incomplete task or action.

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