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extinction

/ɪkˈstɪŋkʃən/
en-us undefinedextinction
Main Example

The extinction of the old traditions is sad.

Example context
en-us flagThe extinction of the old traditions is sad.
Grammatical Info:
Noun (n.)

The process of something coming to an end or being destroyed.

Other Example

The extinction of the dinosaurs changed the planet.

en-us flagThe extinction of the dinosaurs changed the planet.

Many species face extinction due to climate change.

en-us flagMany species face extinction due to climate change.

The extinction of certain animals is a warning for us.

en-us flagThe extinction of certain animals is a warning for us.
Synonyms

risk of extinction

en-us flagrisk of extinction

threat of extinction

en-us flagthreat of extinction

causes of extinction

en-us flagcauses of extinction
Synonyms

disappearance

eradication

obliteration

extinction

/ɪkˈstɪŋkʃən/
Main Example

The dinosaur's extinction happened millions of years ago.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Noun (n.)

The state of a species or group no longer existing.

Other Example

The extinction of the passenger pigeon shocked many people.

Scientists study the extinction of species to prevent future losses.

Climate change is a major factor in the extinction of many animals.

Synonyms

mass extinction

threat of extinction

risk of extinction

Synonyms

die-out

disappearance

vanishing

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