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Definition: (noun) an underlying reason or explanation.
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a·bor·tive  audio  (-bôrtv) KEY 

ADJECTIVE:
  1. Failing to accomplish an intended objective; fruitless: an abortive attempt to conclude the negotiations.
  2. Biology Partially or imperfectly developed: an abortive organ.
  3. Causing or meant to cause abortion; abortifacient.


OTHER FORMS:
a·bortive·ly(Adverb), a·bortive·ness(Noun)


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