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abortive
əˈbɔːtɪv
adjective
nieudany
Also
bezskutecznyprzerwany
Definition
Failing to produce the intended result; unsuccessful or cut short before completion.
Examples
The mission was an abortive attempt to rescue the hostages.
Misja była nieudaną próbą uratowania zakładników.
All their efforts proved abortive.
Wszystkie ich wysiłki okazały się bezskuteczne.
Synonyms
Collocations
abortive attemptabortive coupabortive mission
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