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!
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The dodo bird is an extinct species.
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The fire was finally extinct after hours of effort.
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The ancient civilization is now extinct.
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The language spoken by the tribe is almost extinct.
extinct Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with extinct
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.
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Latin is an extinct language.
Origins of extinct
from Latin 'extinctus', past participle of 'exstinguere', meaning 'to quench'
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 Phrases like 'extinct volcano' and 'extinct language' denote a volcano that is no longer active and a language that no longer has any speakers, respectively.
