Cool MateMeaning of Extinction
The state of a species, family, or larger group having no living members.
In simple words: When a species no longer exists.
Extinction in a sentence
- The extinction of the woolly mammoth occurred thousands of years ago.
- Climate change is a major factor contributing to the extinction of many species today.
- Scientists are working hard to prevent the extinction of endangered animals.
- Many believe that human activity is accelerating the extinction of wildlife.
- The extinction process can take a long time but has significant impacts on ecosystems.
How to use Extinction
Commonly used in environmental and scientific contexts. Less appropriate in casual conversations unless discussing nature or climate change.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Think of 'extinct' – if it goes extinct, it's gone forever.
Related words
Collocations with Extinction
- prevent extinction
- threatened with extinction
- risk of extinction
- lead to extinction
- extinction event
Synonyms for Extinction
- disappearance
- obliteration
- annihilation
- vanishing
- eradication
Common mistakes with Extinction
- Confused with 'extinct' which is an adjective.
- Using the term too broadly to refer to loss rather than species disappearance.
- Omitting context about species or ecosystems when using the word.
Extinction appears in
Extinction in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
انقراض
لما نوع من الكائنات يختفي تمامًا وما يبقى منه أحد.
- Bengaliবাংলা
বিলুপ্তি
যখন কোনো প্রজাতি আর টিকে থাকে না।
- GermanDeutsch
Aussterben
Wenn eine Art nicht mehr existiert.
- SpanishEspañol
Extinción
Cuando una especie ya no existe.
- Persianفارسی
انقراض
وقتی یک گونه دیگر وجود ندارد.
- FrenchFrançais
Extinction
Quand une espèce n'existe plus.
- Hindiहिन्दी
विलुप्ति
जब कोई प्रजाति मौजूद नहीं रहती।
- ItalianItaliano
Estinzione
Quando una specie non esiste più.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Extinção
Quando uma espécie deixa de existir.
- RussianРусский
Вымирание
Когда вид больше не существует.
- Urduاردو
ناپدید شدن، انقراض
جب کوئی نسل ختم ہو جائے تو۔
- Chinese中文
灭绝
一个物种彻底消失了。
More s like Extinction
- Disappearance
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Facts or information used for analysis or decision-making.
- TheoryB1
A set of principles or ideas intended to explain something.
- VisionB2
The ability to see something or a mental image of what you want to achieve.
- MicroscopeB1
An instrument used to magnify small objects for detailed observation.
- CompoundB2
a thing consisting of two or more separate things combined together
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Frequently asked questions about Extinction
What does Extinction mean?
When a species no longer exists.
What is the definition of Extinction?
The state of a species, family, or larger group having no living members.
How do you use Extinction in a sentence?
The extinction of the woolly mammoth occurred thousands of years ago.
Can you give another example of Extinction?
Climate change is a major factor contributing to the extinction of many species today.
What are synonyms for Extinction?
Common alternatives include disappearance, obliteration, annihilation, vanishing, eradication.
What words go with Extinction?
It commonly pairs with prevent extinction, threatened with extinction, risk of extinction, lead to extinction, extinction event.
What are common mistakes when using Extinction?
Confused with 'extinct' which is an adjective. Using the term too broadly to refer to loss rather than species disappearance. Omitting context about species or ecosystems when using the word.
How do you pronounce Extinction?
US: //ɪkˈstɪŋkʃən//, UK: //ɪkˈstɪŋkʃən//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Extinction?
Commonly used in environmental and scientific contexts. Less appropriate in casual conversations unless discussing nature or climate change.