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ABORTIVELY
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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
Sense 1
Meaning:
In an unfruitful manner
Pertainym:
abortive (failing to accomplish an intended result)
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