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   Ex·tinct

   /ikˈstiNG(k)t/

   

   adjective

   • 1. (of a species, family, or other group of animals or plants) having no living members; no longer in existence: "trilobites and dinosaurs are extinct" Similar vanishedlostdied outdeaddefunctno longer existingno longer extantwiped outdestroyedexterminatedgoneOpposite extantliving
   • ▪ no longer in existence: "an extinct language"
   • ▪ (of a title of nobility) having no valid claimant: "the baronetcy became extinct"
   • 2. (of a volcano) not having erupted in recorded history: "the islands are the remains of extinct volcanoes" Similar inactiveoldformerno longer activeOpposite activedormant
   • ▪ no longer alight: "his now extinct pipe"

   Word Origin late Middle English (in the sense ‘no longer alight’): from Latin exstinct- ‘extinguished’, from the verb exstinguere (see extinguish).

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   The meaning of EXTINCT is no longer burning. How to use extinct in a sentence.

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   Extinct definition: no longer in existence; having ended or died out. See examples of EXTINCT used in a sentence.

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   EXTINCT definition: 1. not now existing: 2. An extinct volcano is one that is not now active (= will not explode…. Learn more.

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   EXTINCT meaning: 1. not now existing: 2. An extinct volcano is one that is not now active (= will not explode…. Learn more.

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   Something that no longer exists and has no living representative is extinct. Dinosaurs are extinct. Polar bears may become extinct. Sadly, history teachers who force their students to memorize long lists of dates are in no danger of becoming extinct.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishEXTINCT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   4 days ago · 1. (of an animal or plant species) having no living representative; having died out. 2. quenched or extinguished. 3. (of a volcano) no longer liable to erupt; inactive. 4. void or obsolete. an extinct political office.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishextinct adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   extinct. adjective. /ɪkˈstɪŋkt/. /ɪkˈstɪŋkt/. (of a type of plant, animal, etc.) no longer in existence. an extinct species. to become extinct. The red squirrel is in danger of becoming extinct in England. the fossilised remains of extinct animals.

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishEXTINCTION | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   a situation in which something no longer exists: extinction of The extinction of the dinosaurs occurred millions of years ago. in danger of extinction Many species of plants and animals are in danger of extinction (= being destroyed so that they no longer exist).

10. www.nationalgeographic.org › encyclopedia › extinctionExtinction - National Geographic Society

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    Oct 19, 2023 · Extinction. Extinction is the dying out of a species. Extinction plays an important role in the evolution of life because it opens up opportunities for new species to emerge.

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    (of a volcano) no longer active opposite active. See extinct in the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Check pronunciation: extinct. Definition of extinct adjective in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.