abortive
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/əˈbɔːrtɪv/
🇬🇧
/əˈbɔːtɪv/
adjective
R
Something that fails to achieve its intended purpose or is not completed.
The plan for a surprise party was ruined when the guest of honor arrived early, making the event an abortive attempt at a celebration.
translation
Something that fails to achieve its intended purpose or is not completed.