Abort — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb noun /ə-ˈbȯrt/

Meaning & Definition of Abort

Abort (verb)

  1. to bring forth stillborn, nonviable, or premature offspring
  2. to become checked in development so as to degenerate or remain rudimentary
  3. to terminate a procedure prematurely

Abort (noun)

  1. the premature termination of a flight (as of an aircraft or spacecraft), a mission, or an action or procedure relating to a flight

Word Forms of Abort

Inflections: aborted, aborting, aborts

Derived words: aborter (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Abort

in part borrowed from Latin abortus, past participle of aborīrī "to pass away, be lost, (of a fetus) miscarry, be aborted, (of a woman) miscarry," from ab- ab- + orīrī "to rise, come into existence, be born"; in part borrowed from Late Latin abortīre and abortīrī "(of a woman) to miscarry," derivatives of Latin aborīrī orient:2

First known use: 1540i

Frequently Asked Questions about Abort

What does "Abort" mean?

"Abort" means to bring forth stillborn, nonviable, or premature offspring. As an a verb and a noun, it is defined as: to bring forth stillborn, nonviable, or premature offspring. It has 4 distinct senses.

Is "Abort" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Abort" can be used as a verb and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Abort"?

"Abort" is pronounced /ə-ˈbȯrt/.

What is the origin of the word "Abort"?

"Abort" comes from in part borrowed from Latin abortus, past participle of aborīrī "to pass away, be lost, (of a fetus) miscarry, be aborted, (of a woman) miscarry," from ab- ab- + orīrī "to rise, come into existence, be born"; in part borrowed from Late Latin abortīre and abortīrī "(of a woman) to miscarry," derivatives of Latin aborīrī orient:2. First known use: 1540i.

What does "Abort" mean as a verb?

As a verb, "Abort" means: to bring forth stillborn, nonviable, or premature offspring; to become checked in development so as to degenerate or remain rudimentary; to terminate a procedure prematurely.

What does "Abort" mean as a noun?

As a noun, "Abort" means: the premature termination of a flight (as of an aircraft or spacecraft), a mission, or an action or procedure relating to a flight.

What are the forms of "Abort"?

The word forms of "Abort" include aborted, aborting and aborts.

What words are derived from "Abort"?

Words derived from "Abort" include aborter (noun).