Aborted
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /əˈbɔɹtɪd/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Aborted is an adjective meaning Stopped before completion; especially because of problems or danger.
Meaning
Stopped before completion; especially because of problems or danger.
More Meanings
- Brought forth prematurely.
- Checked in normal development at an early stage.
- (biology) Rendered abortive or sterile; undeveloped.
- simple past and past participle of abort
Example Sentences
Spines are aborted branches.
The eyes of the cirripeds are more or less aborted in their mature state.
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Related dictionary entries include abortive, miscarriage, depression, disrupted, frustrating, frustration.
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