Abortively

Pronunciation: /əˈbɔrtɪvli/

Definitions of abortively

adverb in a manner resulting in failure or termination before completion

Example Sentences

A1 The experiment was abortively ended due to technical difficulties.

A2 She tried to start a conversation, but it ended abortively.

B1 The project was abortively launched without proper planning.

B2 The negotiations were abortively terminated after hours of discussion.

C1 The mission was abortively aborted due to unforeseen circumstances.

C2 The peace talks ended abortively, leading to renewed hostilities.

Examples of abortively in a Sentence

formal The experiment was conducted abortively due to technical issues.

informal We tried to start the project but it ended abortively.

slang The plan was going well until it all went abortively.

figurative Her attempt to reconcile with her friend ended abortively.

Grammatical Forms of abortively

• past tense: abortively
• plural: abortively
• comparative: more abortively
• superlative: most abortively
• present tense: abortively
• future tense: will abortively
• perfect tense: has/have abortedively
• continuous tense: is/are abortively
• singular: abortively
• positive degree: abortively
• infinitive: to abortively
• gerund: abortively
• participle: abortively

Origin and Evolution of abortively

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'abortively' originates from the Latin word 'abortivus', which is derived from the verb 'abortare' meaning 'to miscarry'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the medical context to refer to an unsuccessful termination of pregnancy, the word 'abortively' has evolved to also describe any action or process that is prematurely ended or interrupted before completion.