extinction

noun
UK: /ɪkˈstɪŋkʃən/
US: /ɪkˈstɪŋkʃən/

  1. When a type of animal or plant stops existing completely.

    1. Dinosaurs faced extinction many years ago because of a big meteor.
    2. Protecting habitats helps prevent the extinction of endangered species which is really very important.

  2. The state or process of a species, family, or larger group being or becoming extinct.

    1. The extinction of the dinosaurs is something that happened a long time ago.
    2. Climate change poses a major threat, accelerating the risk of extinction for various marine species.

  3. The end of something that used to exist.

    1. The extinction of that old tradition is sad.
    2. The extinction of the coal industry in the area led to widespread unemployment.

Synonyms

annihilation demise

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "extinction" in English means: When a type of animal or plant stops existing completely., The state or process of a species, family, or larger group being or becoming extinct., The end of something that used to exist..

The phonetic transcription of "extinction" is /ɪkˈstɪŋkʃən/ in British English and /ɪkˈstɪŋkʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "extinction": annihilation, demise.

Example usage of "extinction": "Dinosaurs faced extinction many years ago because of a big meteor.". More examples on the page.