Index of English words, starting with "ab"

(1) - Abortion (n.) Any fruit or produce that does not come to maturity, or anything which in its progress, before it is matured or perfect; a complete failure; as, his attempt proved an abortion.
(2) - Abortion (n.) Arrest of development of any organ, so that it remains an imperfect formation or is absorbed.
(3) - Abortion (n.) The immature product of an untimely birth.
(4) - Abortion (n.) The act of giving premature birth; particularly, the expulsion of the human fetus prematurely, or before it is capable of sustaining life; miscarriage.

(1) - Abortional (a.) Pertaining to abortion; miscarrying; abortive.

(1) - Abortionist (n.) One who procures abortion or miscarriage.

(1) - Abortive (n.) A medicine to which is attributed the property of causing abortion.
(2) - Abortive (n.) A fruitless effort or issue.
(3) - Abortive (n.) That which is born or brought forth prematurely; an abortion.
(4) - Abortive (v.) Cutting short; as, abortive treatment of typhoid fever.
(5) - Abortive (v.) Causing abortion; as, abortive medicines.
(6) - Abortive (v.) Imperfectly formed or developed; rudimentary; sterile; as, an abortive organ, stamen, ovule, etc.
(7) - Abortive (v.) Coming to naught; failing in its effect; miscarrying; fruitless; unsuccessful; as, an abortive attempt.
(8) - Abortive (v.) Rendering fruitless or ineffectual.
(9) - Abortive (v.) Made from the skin of a still-born animal; as, abortive vellum.
(10) - Abortive (v.) Produced by abortion; born prematurely; as, an abortive child.

(1) - Abortively (adv.) In an abortive or untimely manner; immaturely; fruitlessly.