Brought forth in an immature state; failing, or coming to naught, before it is complete.

Failing in its effect; miscarrying; producing nothing; as an abortive scheme.

Rendering abortive; as abortive gulf, in Milton, but not legitimate.

Pertaining to abortion; as abortive vellum, made of the skin of an abortive calf.

In botany, an abortive flower is one which falls without producing fruit .

That which is brought forth or born prematurely.