abortively en · ADV
Pronunciation
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- /əˈbɔɹ.tɪv.li/ (US)
Etymology
Etymology tree English abortive Middle English -ly English -ly English abortively From abortive + -ly.
Meanings
- In an abortive or untimely manner; immaturely; fruitlessly.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most abortively | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more abortively | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |