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How to pronounce extinction
IPA transcription: [ɪks'tɪŋkʃən]
Pronunciation variants: [ɪks'tɪŋkʃən][ɪks'tɪŋʃən]
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Noun
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no longer active; extinguished
“the extinction of the volcano”
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no longer in existence
“the extinction of a species”
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the reduction of the intensity of radiation as a consequence of absorption and radiation
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complete annihilation
“they think a meteor cause the extinction of the dinosaurs”
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a conditioning process in which the reinforcer is removed and a conditioned response becomes independent of the conditioned stimulus
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the act of extinguishing; causing to stop burning
“the extinction of the lights”
Usage examples
- The crater appears to be too small to account for the Triassic-Jurassic extinction event.
- Mesoamerica is considered one of many biodiversity hotspots where extinction is a significant threat.
- Habitat loss and introduced species are considered responsible for the declines and extinctions.
- Competition from exotic species also contributed to its extinction.
- This is the most extreme instance of a climate-caused extinction event.
- Many native animals of Aran are in danger of extinction.
- The world after the extinction was almost lifeless, deserted, hot, and dry.
- Habitat degradation is currently the main anthropogenic cause of species extinctions.
- The hooded pitohui is common and not at risk of extinction.
- What other endemic lifeforms underwent coextinction with it will forever remain unknown.