aborted

[əˈbɔːtɪd]

aborted Definition

• 1. terminated prematurely before completion
• 2. failed to develop or proceed as planned

Using aborted: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "aborted" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The mission was aborted due to technical difficulties.

• Example

  The project was aborted halfway through due to lack of funding.

• Example

  The attempt to climb the mountain was aborted due to bad weather.

aborted Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for aborted

• halted
• canceled
• scrapped

Antonyms for aborted

• completed
• successful
• proceeding

Phrases with aborted

• aborted takeoff

  a takeoff that is stopped before the plane becomes airborne

  Example

  The flight was delayed due to an aborted takeoff.

• aborted landing

  a landing that is stopped before the plane touches down on the runway

  Example

  The pilot had to perform an aborted landing due to strong crosswinds.

• aborted fetus

  a fetus that dies or is expelled from the womb before it is able to survive independently

  Example

  The doctor confirmed that the ultrasound showed an aborted fetus.

Origins of aborted

from Latin 'abortus', meaning 'miscarriage'

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Summary: aborted in Brief

'Aborted' [əˈbɔːtɪd] refers to something that has been terminated prematurely before completion or failed to develop or proceed as planned. It can be used to describe a wide range of situations, from a mission or project being canceled due to technical difficulties or lack of funding, to a takeoff or landing being stopped due to safety concerns. The term 'aborted' can also be used in medical contexts to refer to a fetus that dies or is expelled from the womb before it is able to survive independently.