extinction (Meaning)
extinction (n)
no longer active; extinguished
no longer in existence
the reduction of the intensity of radiation as a consequence of absorption and radiation
complete annihilation
a conditioning process in which the reinforcer is removed and a conditioned response becomes independent of the conditioned stimulus
the act of extinguishing; causing to stop burning
extinction (n.)
The act of extinguishing or making extinct; a putting an end to; the act of putting out or destroying light, fire, life, activity, influence, etc.
State of being extinguished or of ceasing to be; destruction; suppression; as, the extinction of life, of a family, of a quarrel, of claim.
Synonyms & Antonyms of extinction
extinction Sentence Examples
- The extinction of the dinosaurs occurred 66 million years ago, due to a massive asteroid impact.
- The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) estimates that one species goes extinct every 20 minutes.
- Habitat destruction is one of the leading causes of species extinction.
- Climate change is another major threat to biodiversity, and is causing many species to face extinction.
- The extinction of a single species can have a ripple effect, leading to the extinction of other species that depend on it for food or shelter.
- The extinction of bees would have a devastating impact on the global food supply, as bees play a vital role in pollinating crops.
- The extinction of top predators, such as sharks and wolves, can lead to a population explosion of their prey, which can disrupt ecosystems.
- The extinction of keystone species, which play a critical role in maintaining the structure and function of ecosystems, can have cascading effects on entire ecosystems.
- The extinction crisis we are currently facing is unprecedented in human history, and we need to take urgent action to protect the remaining species on Earth.
- The extinction of a species is a tragedy, and we have a responsibility to prevent it from happening whenever possible.
FAQs About the word extinction
no longer active; extinguished, no longer in existence, the reduction of the intensity of radiation as a consequence of absorption and radiation, complete annih
devastation, extermination, loss,destruction, demolition, havoc, ruin, wastage, wreckage, decimation
saving, construction, salvation, building, raising, conservation,building, conservation, raising, salvation
The extinction of the dinosaurs occurred 66 million years ago, due to a massive asteroid impact.
The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) estimates that one species goes extinct every 20 minutes.
Habitat destruction is one of the leading causes of species extinction.
Climate change is another major threat to biodiversity, and is causing many species to face extinction.
