extinct

[ɪkˈstɪŋkt]

extinct Definition

• 1. (of a species, family, or other larger group) having no living members; no longer in existence
• 2. no longer burning or alight

Using extinct: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "extinct" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The dodo bird is an extinct species.

• Example

  The fire was finally extinct after hours of effort.

• Example

  The ancient civilization is now extinct.

• Example

  The language spoken by the tribe is almost extinct.

extinct Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for extinct

• vanished
• disappeared
• gone
• defunct
• dead

Antonyms for extinct

• existing
• alive
• thriving

Phrases with extinct

• extinct volcano

  a volcano that is no longer active and unlikely to erupt again

  Example

  The mountain range is dotted with extinct volcanoes.

• extinct species

  a species that no longer has any known living individuals

  Example

  The Tasmanian tiger is an extinct species.

• extinct language

  a language that no longer has any speakers

  Example

  Latin is an extinct language.

Origins of extinct

from Latin 'extinctus', past participle of 'exstinguere', meaning 'to quench'

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Summary: extinct in Brief

'Extinct' [ɪkˈstɪŋkt] describes a species, family, or group that has no living members or is no longer in existence. It can also refer to something that is no longer burning or alight. Examples include the dodo bird, an extinct species, and the ancient civilization, which is now extinct. Phrases like 'extinct volcano' and 'extinct language' denote a volcano that is no longer active and a language that no longer has any speakers, respectively.