ETYM Latin abortivus, from aboriri. Related to Abort.
Failing to accomplish an intended result; SYN. stillborn, unsuccessful.
1. Located at or near the back of an animal; SYN. hind, hinder.
2. Of an earlier date
3. Related to or located at the back
1. Directed or facing toward the back or rear
2. Retarded in intellectual development; SYN. feebleminded.
3. (Used of temperament or behavior) Marked by a retiring nature
1. Lower than previously; SYN. down.
2. Having the central portion lower than the margin; SYN. indented.
3. (Biology) Flattened downward as if pressed from above or flattened along the dorsal and ventral surfaces.
ETYM Latin illiberalis; pref. il- not + liberalis liberal: cf. French illibéral.
Narrow-minded about cherished opinions; SYN. intolerant.
1. Having the rank, pungent, offensive odor and taste; foul or sour and fetid; moldy
2. Spoiled by age; rank; stale.
3. Dull; heavy; spiritless.
ETYM Latin provincialis: cf. French provincial. Related to Province, Provencal.
1. Characteristic of the provinces or their people.
2. Of or associated with a province.
ETYM Cf. French rudimentaire.
Being in the earliest stages of development.
ETYM Latin stagnans, -antis, p. pr. of stagnare. Related to Stagnate.
Not growing or changing; without force or vitality; SYN. moribund.
One who is slow, old-fashioned, or unprogressive; especially; an old fogy
1. Not yet fully developed.
2. (Of a photograph) Lacking in contrast because it was left in the developer for less than the required time.