a. | 1. | Dead at the birth; |
2. | Fig.: Abortive; |
Adj. | 1. | stillborn - failing to accomplish an intended result; "an abortive revolt"; "a stillborn plot to assassinate the President" Synonyms: abortive, unsuccessful |
2. | stillborn - (of newborn infant) showing no signs of life at birth; not liveborn; "a stillborn baby" |