Pronunciations
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/əˈbɔɹtɪd/
Adjective
Stopped before completion; especially because of problems or danger.
Usage- not-comparable
Brought forth prematurely.
Usage- not-comparable
Checked in normal development at an early stage.
Usage- not-comparable
- Examples
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Spines are aborted branches.
Rendered abortive or sterile; undeveloped.
Usage- not-comparable
- Examples
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The eyes of the cirripeds are more or less aborted in their mature state.