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Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ɪkˈstɪŋkʃən/
extinction means: The complete disappearance of a type of animal, plant, job, or other thing.
noun
NO LONGER EXISTINGB2
The complete disappearance of a type of animal, plant, job, or other thing.
- Many animals face extinction.
- Habitat loss threatens some plants with extinction.
- These traditional jobs are close to extinction.
Questions about extinction
What does extinction mean?
The complete disappearance of a type of animal, plant, job, or other thing.
What is extinction in other languages?
Türkçe: yok olma · Español: extinción · Français: extinction · Deutsch: Aussterben · Italiano: estinzione · 日本語: 絶滅
How do you pronounce extinction?
It is pronounced /ɪkˈstɪŋkʃən/.
How do you use extinction in a sentence?
Many animals face extinction. Habitat loss threatens some plants with extinction.
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