extinction — the state or process of a species, family, or larger group being or becoming extinct
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the state or process of a species, family, or larger group being or becoming extinct
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪkˈstɪŋkʃən/
Example Sentences
- My motivation for cleaning faces extinction every time I see my messy room.
- Climate change threatens many species with extinction.
- The extinction of handwriting skills in the digital age is alarming teachers.
extinction
NOUN[/ɪkˈstɪŋkʃən/]
the state or process of a species, family, or larger group being or becoming extinct
the state or process of a species, family, or larger group being or becoming extinct
Extinction erased both distinction and function
Got the picture? Now let's practice.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'extinctio', derived from 'extinctus', the past participle of 'extinguere' meaning 'to put out' or 'to quench', combined with the suffix '-tion' indicating a state or process.
Breakdown
ex- (out) + stinguere (quench/put out) + -tion (state or process) = extinction
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My motivation for cleaning faces extinction every time I see my messy room.”
“Climate change threatens many species with extinction.”
“The extinction of handwriting skills in the digital age is alarming teachers.”
“Some say the extinction of privacy began with social media.”
📚Related Words
Want to master 27,000+ words?
Sign up free for flashcards & quizzes.