How Do You Spell ABORT?

Pronunciation: [ɐbˈɔːt] (IPA)

The word "abort" is spelled with the letters A-B-O-R-T. In IPA phonetic transcription, the word is pronounced as /əˈbɔːt/. This means that the first syllable is pronounced with a schwa sound, which is a neutral vowel sound. The second syllable is pronounced with the "aw" or "awe" sound. The final "t" is pronounced with a hard "t" sound, which requires the speaker to release pressure from the tongue against the roof of the mouth. Overall, "abort" is a relatively easy word to spell and pronounce.

Meaning and Definition
Common Misspellings
Etymology
Similar spelling words
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ABORT Meaning and Definition

  1. Abort (verb):

    1. To terminate or bring to an end prematurely: The act of aborting involves ending or stopping a process or activity before its intended completion or natural end.

    2. In the medical context, to terminate a pregnancy before the fetus has developed enough to survive independently: Abortion is the deliberate ending of a pregnancy, often accomplished by removing the embryo or fetus from the uterus.

    3. To cancel or abandon a planned action, project, or mission: When something is aborted, it is canceled or terminated before it is carried out or accomplished. This can happen due to various reasons such as unforeseen difficulties, lack of resources, or changing circumstances.

    4. To interrupt or stop the progress of a computer program, process, or operation: In computing, an abort command is used to interrupt or terminate the execution of a program or process. This can be done by a user or by the system itself if an error or exception occurs.

    5. In military terminology, to prematurely abandon or halt a military operation: An operation may be aborted if it is considered unfeasible, strategically disadvantageous, or if unexpected circumstances arise that necessitate a change in plans.

    In general, the term "abort" implies the premature cessation or termination of an action, process, or endeavor, often before its intended completion or natural course.

  2. 1. To give birth to an embryo or fetus before it is viable. 2. To arrest the development or growth of a living thing or part. 3. To become arrested in growth or development, to remain rudimentary.

    A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

Common Misspellings for ABORT

Etymology of ABORT

The word "abort" derives from the Latin word "abortus" which means "miscarriage" or "premature birth". It comes from the combination of the prefix "ab-", indicating negation or separation, and the verb "oriri" meaning "to rise" or "to be born". Over time, the term "abort" has come to be associated with the termination of a pregnancy, or more generally, the act of ending or stopping something prematurely.

Similar spelling words for ABORT

Conjugate verb Abort

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have aborted
you would have aborted
he/she/it would have aborted
we would have aborted
they would have aborted

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been aborting
you would have been aborting
he/she/it would have been aborting
we would have been aborting
they would have been aborting

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would abort
you would abort
he/she/it would abort
we would abort
they would abort

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be aborting
you would be aborting
he/she/it would be aborting
we would be aborting
they would be aborting

FUTURE

I will abort
you will abort
he/she/it will abort
we will abort
they will abort

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be aborting
you will be aborting
he/she/it will be aborting
we will be aborting
they will be aborting

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have aborted
you will have aborted
he/she/it will have aborted
we will have aborted
they will have aborted

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been aborting
you will have been aborting
he/she/it will have been aborting
we will have been aborting
they will have been aborting

IMPERATIVE

we Let´s abort

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was aborting
you were aborting
he/she/it was aborting
we were aborting
they were aborting

PAST PARTICIPLE

aborted

PAST PERFECT

I had aborted
you had aborted
he/she/it had aborted
we had aborted
they had aborted

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been aborting
you had been aborting
he/she/it had been aborting
we had been aborting
they had been aborting

PRESENT

I abort
you abort
he/she/it aborts
we abort
they abort

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am aborting
you are aborting
he/she/it is aborting
we are aborting
they are aborting

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

aborting

PRESENT PERFECT

I have aborted
you have aborted
he/she/it has aborted
we have aborted
they have aborted

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been aborting
you have been aborting
he/she/it has been aborting
we have been aborting
they have been aborting

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it abort

SIMPLE PAST

I aborted
you aborted
he/she/it aborted
we aborted
they aborted

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