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ABORTIVELY

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does abortively mean? 

ABORTIVELY (adverb)
  The adverb ABORTIVELY has 1 sense:

1. in an unfruitful mannerplay

  Familiarity information: ABORTIVELY used as an adverb is very rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


ABORTIVELY (adverb)


Sense 1

Meaning:

In an unfruitful manner

Pertainym:

abortive (failing to accomplish an intended result)


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