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extinction

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extinction

(noun)

Meaning

the end of a species or group

Example

"The extinction of the dinosaurs remains a fascinating topic for scientists."

Synonyms

disappearancetermination

Antonyms

survivalexistence

More about this word

Word origin
From Latin 'extinctio', meaning to extinguish.
Related word forms
  • noun: extinct
  • verb: extinguish

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