abortively

== English == === Etymology === From abortive +‎ -ly. === Pronunciation === (US) IPA(key): /əˈbɔɹ.tɪv.li/ === Adverb === abortively (comparative more abortively, superlative most abortively) In an abortive or untimely manner; immaturely; fruitlessly. [First attested in the mid 16th century.] ==== Related terms ==== abort abortion === References ===