0
StepOnMe Posted 14 years ago
Vocabulary

The word "Abortively" and its usage

Does this make sense:

He abortively baked a cake.

Definition of Abortive: adjective, unsuccessful.

I want to to know if I am using the word correctly :-)
  

Top answer

No, not at all. These are the definitions you should refer to: 2. born prematurely.

  • No, not at all.
  • These are the definitions you should refer to: 2.
  • born prematurely.
  • 3.
  • imperfectly developed; rudimentary.
Free · every Monday

Get the Weekly English Kit 📬

New words, one handy idiom, and a 2-minute quiz — delivered to your inbox to keep your streak alive.

3 Answers
0
No, not at all. These are the definitions you should refer to:

2.born prematurely.

3.imperfectly developed; rudimentary.


In neither cas
0
So we say: He baked a cake; however, it came out to be an abortion instead.
0
You could say, "He made an abortive attempt at baking a cake."

Related Questions