Abortion
[ə'bɔːʃ(ə)n] or [ə'bɔrʃən]
Definition
(n.) The act of giving premature birth; particularly, the expulsion of the human fetus prematurely, or before it is capable of sustaining life; miscarriage.
(n.) The immature product of an untimely birth.
(n.) Arrest of development of any organ, so that it remains an imperfect formation or is absorbed.
(n.) Any fruit or produce that does not come to maturity, or anything which in its progress, before it is matured or perfect; a complete failure; as, his attempt proved an abortion.
Editor: Moll
Synonyms and Synonymous
n. [1]. Miscarriage.[2]. Failure, disappointment, want of success, vain effort or attempt.
Typist: Meg
Synonyms and Antonyms
SYN:Failure, miscarriage, misadventure, downfall, mishap, misproduction, defect,frustration, blunder, mess
ANT:Success, consummation, completion, achievement, realization, perfection,exploit, feat, development
Checker: Marge
Unserious Contents or Definition
For a woman to dream that she assents to abortion being committed on her, is a warning that she is contemplating some enterprise which if carried out will steep her in disgrace and unhappiness. For a doctor to dream that he is a party to an abortion, foretells that his practice will suffer from his inattention to duty, which will cause much trouble.
Checked by Dylan