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extinct

[ɪkˈstɪŋkt]

extinct Definition

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

Antonyms for extinct

Phrases with extinct

  • a volcano that is no longer active and unlikely to erupt again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

  • 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 Phrases like 'extinct volcano' and 'extinct language' denote a volcano that is no longer active and a language that no longer has any speakers, respectively.

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