adjective
- Failing to accomplish an intended result.
- usage: "an abortive revolt"; "a stillborn plot to assassinate the President"
- synonyms: abortive, unsuccessful
- Of newborn infant. ( showing no signs of life at birth; not liveborn)
- usage: "a stillborn baby"
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