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abortiivinen — meaning in English

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English meaning

abortive adj Born too early, before it was fully formed, and so seeming unnatural.

Senses

abortiivinen is used for these senses in English:

abortive (biology) Imperfectly formed or developed; rudimentary; sterile. [from mid 1700s]
abortive (medicine, pharmaceutical effect, rare) Causing abortion; abortifacient.

abortive — full definition

adj Born too early, before it was fully formed, and so seeming unnatural.
adj Unsuccessful; failing to achieve its purpose.
adj Not fully grown or developed; underdeveloped.
adj (medicine) Able to bring about a miscarriage.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Finnish words

abortti- hyödytön surkastunut katkaiseva abortti aborttilääke keskeytyslääke