1. plural of abortion: the deliberate termination of a human pregnancy
Usage: medical term
2. plural of abortion: the natural expulsion of a fetus from the womb before it is able to survive independently
Usage: medical term
3. plural of abortion: things that have failed completely or been abandoned before completion
Usage: figurative use

Examples

• The clinic provides counseling services for women considering abortions.
• Spontaneous abortions occur in about 15-20% of known pregnancies.
• The doctor explained the different types of abortions available.
• Early abortions are generally safer than later procedures.
• The film projects were complete abortions that never made it to theaters.
• Statistics show that most abortions occur in the first trimester.