Definition

The state or quality of being unsuccessful or failing to produce a desired result.

Example

The abortiveness of the project led to its early termination.

Conversation

Have you ever thought about the abortiveness of some projects we start?

Yeah, it's interesting how some ideas just don't take off at all.

Right? It makes me wonder what factors lead to that abortiveness.

Totally — sometimes it’s just bad timing or lack of resources.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Abortiveness → It is formed from "ab-" (meaning away) and "oriri" (meaning to rise or to be born) combined with the suffix "-ness" (indicating a state or quality). The word "abortiveness" refers to the quality of being prone to abort or the state of being unproductive or failing to develop fully.

Memory Tip

Think of 'ab-' meaning 'away' and 'oriri' meaning 'to rise' — this helps you remember that 'abortiveness' refers to the state of something that fails to rise or develop.

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