Abortiveness

Pronunciation: /əˈbɔrtɪvnəs/

Definitions of abortiveness

noun the quality or state of being abortive; failure to achieve a desired outcome

Example Sentences

A1 The abortiveness of the mission was evident from the start.

A2 The project failed due to its abortiveness.

B1 The team discussed the abortiveness of their current strategy.

B2 The abortiveness of the plan became apparent after several setbacks.

C1 The company's board of directors analyzed the abortiveness of their recent investments.

C2 The professor's research focused on the abortiveness of certain scientific theories.

Examples of abortiveness in a Sentence

formal The abortiveness of the project was due to a lack of proper planning and coordination.

informal The abortiveness of the party last night was because no one showed up.

slang The abortiveness of that relationship was a total waste of time.

figurative The abortiveness of his attempts to win her over only pushed her further away.

Grammatical Forms of abortiveness

• plural: abortivenesses
• comparative: more abortive
• superlative: most abortive
• present tense: abortiveness
• future tense: will abortiveness
• perfect tense: has aborted
• continuous tense: is abortivenessing
• singular: abortiveness
• positive degree: abortiveness
• infinitive: to abortiveness
• gerund: abortivenessing
• participle: aborted

Origin and Evolution of abortiveness

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'abortiveness' originated from the Latin word 'abortivus', which means causing abortion.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in a medical context to refer to the ability to cause abortion, the term 'abortiveness' has evolved to also describe the quality of being abortive or unsuccessful in achieving a desired outcome.