abortive
UK/ə'bɔːtiv/US/ә'bɒ:tiv/
TOEFLGREC2
Definitions
adj.
Failing to produce the intended result; unsuccessful
失败的，未成功的，夭折的
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedabortaway from, off
+
-iverise, begin, be born
=abortive
abort (fail to come to life) + -ive (adj.) = 'that never got off the ground.' An abortive attempt or coup is one that failed before it could succeed. Points back to abort.
Example Sentences
- 1.
The rebels launched an abortive attempt to seize the capital.