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extinction
extinction /ɪkˈstɪŋk.ʃən/ noun [U]
► C1 a situation in which something no longer exists: » The extinction of the dinosaurs occurred millions of years ago.» Many species of plants and animals are in danger of/threatened with extinction (= being destroyed so that they no longer exist).» Some people predict the extinction of family life as we know it today.Thesaurus+: ↑Death and dying |