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ABORTIVELY

Dictionary entry overview: What does abortively mean?

• ABORTIVELY (adverb)
The adverb ABORTIVELY has 1 sense:

1. in an unfruitful manner

Familiarity information: ABORTIVELY used as an adverb is very rare.

Dictionary entry details

• ABORTIVELY (adverb)

Sense 1

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Meaning:

In an unfruitful manner

Pertainym:

abortive (failing to accomplish an intended result)

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