abortive
US /əˈbɔːr.t̬ɪv/
UK /əˈbɔːr.t̬ɪv/
1.
gagal, tidak berjaya
failing to produce the intended result; unsuccessful.
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The rebels made an abortive attempt to overthrow the government.
Pemberontak membuat percubaan gagal untuk menggulingkan kerajaan.
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Their plans for a new business proved to be abortive.
Rancangan mereka untuk perniagaan baru terbukti gagal.
2.
terhenti, tidak lengkap
(of a course of development) interrupted while still incomplete.
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The project was abortive due to lack of funding.
Projek itu terhenti kerana kekurangan dana.