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Adjective: abortive  u'bor-tiv
  1. Failing to accomplish an intended result
    "an abortive revolt";
    - stillborn, unsuccessful
     
  2. (biology) imperfectly formed or developed; rudimentary
    "an abortive organ"

See also: unfruitful

Encyclopedia: Abortive