Uk English Meaning of extinction

Extinction

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Definitions and Meaning of extinction in English

Wordnet

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no longer active; extinguished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

Webster

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.

FAQs About the word extinction

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no longer active; extinguished, no longer in existence, the reduction of the intensity of radiation as a consequence of absorption and radiation, complete annih

demolition,destruction,devastation,Extermination,havoc,loss,Annihilation,Decimation,obliteration,ruin

building,conservation,construction,raising,rescue,salvation,savings,Preservation,Protection,reclamation

extinct => extinct, extimulation => Extimulation, extimulate => stimulates, extilling => extracting, extilled => distilled,