abortive
adjectivetécnico/ɐβuɾˈtivu/low
a·bor·ti·vo
Definition
1. That causes or tends to cause abortion. 2. (Figurative) That fails to develop or succeed; unsuccessful, frustrated.
The plant was traditionally used for its abortive properties.
The coup attempt was an abortive effort.
Common collocations
abortive effectabortive attempt
Etymology
Do latim 'abortivus'.