abortive (s)
stillborn (s)
unsuccessful (s)

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type s
lex_filenum 00
def failing to accomplish an intended result
examples an abortive revolt
a stillborn plot to assassinate the President
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Similar to unfruitful
Derivationally related form abortive → abort
Incoming links
Similar to unfruitful
Derived from adjective abortively → abortive
Derivationally related form abort → abortive

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