Meaning
An early termination of a mission, action, or procedure in relation to missiles or spacecraft; the craft making such a mission.
Etymology
Origin: Middle English
From Middle English, from Latin abortus, perfect active participle of aborior (“miscarry”), formed from ab + orior (“to come into being”). Doublet of abortus.
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 4 recorded puzzles: