English Explanatory Dictionary

aborted

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Stopped before completion; especially because of problems or danger.
  2. Brought forth prematurely.
  3. Checked in normal development at an early stage.
  4. Rendered abortive or sterile; undeveloped.
verb
  1. simple past and past participle of abort

Pronunciation

/əˈbɔɹtɪd/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-aborted.wav

Word forms

aborted

Etymology

From abort + -ed.

Derived words

nonaborted unaborted
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