ABORTED - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Part of speech: Noun

the act of terminating a project or procedure before it is completed

Example: I wasted a year of my life working on an abort; he sent a short message requesting an abort due to extreme winds in the area

Part of speech: Verb

terminate before completion

Example: abort the mission; abort the process running on my computer

abort – A related word in the same word family.

-ed – A related word in the same word family.

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