extinction
Extinction is the state or process of a species, family, or larger group being or becoming extinct, meaning it no longer has any living members. It can also refer to the act of making something, such as a fire, a feeling, or a practice, cease to exist.
Exemplos
3 de 5Modern technology is causing the extinction of many traditional crafts.
Modern technology is causing the extinction of many traditional crafts.
The international treaty aims to protect endangered species from the threat of extinction.
The international treaty aims to protect endangered species from the threat of extinction.
Landlines are basically headed for extinction since everyone uses mobile phones now.
Landlines are basically headed for extinction since everyone uses mobile phones now.
Antônimos
Família de palavras
Dica de memorização
Think of a fire extinguisher. It 'extinguishes' (kills) the fire. Extinction is when the 'fire' of a whole species is put out forever.
Quiz rápido
The loss of tropical rainforests is driving many rare birds to the point of ______.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: extinction
Exemplos
Modern technology is causing the extinction of many traditional crafts.
everydayModern technology is causing the extinction of many traditional crafts.
The international treaty aims to protect endangered species from the threat of extinction.
formalThe international treaty aims to protect endangered species from the threat of extinction.
Landlines are basically headed for extinction since everyone uses mobile phones now.
informalLandlines are basically headed for extinction since everyone uses mobile phones now.
The Permian-Triassic extinction event resulted in the loss of over 90% of marine species.
academicThe Permian-Triassic extinction event resulted in the loss of over 90% of marine species.
Companies that fail to innovate risk extinction in the rapidly evolving digital marketplace.
businessCompanies that fail to innovate risk extinction in the rapidly evolving digital marketplace.
Antônimos
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Frases Comuns
verge of extinction
verge of extinction
extinction rebellion
extinction rebellion
level of extinction
level of extinction
Frequentemente confundido com
Distinction refers to a difference or contrast between things, while extinction refers to the end of a species.
Extermination is the deliberate killing of a group (like pests), whereas extinction is the general state of being gone forever.
Notas de uso
Use this word primarily in scientific or environmental contexts to describe the death of a species. It can also be used metaphorically in business or sociology to describe the disappearance of outdated ideas or technologies.
Erros comuns
Learners often confuse the noun 'extinction' with the adjective 'extinct'. For example, they might incorrectly say 'the species is extinction' instead of 'the species is extinct'.
Dica de memorização
Think of a fire extinguisher. It 'extinguishes' (kills) the fire. Extinction is when the 'fire' of a whole species is put out forever.
Origem da palavra
Derived from the Latin 'extinguere', which means to quench, wipe out, or put out a fire.
Padrões gramaticais
Contexto cultural
The term is central to modern discussions about the 'Sixth Mass Extinction' and climate change activism.
Quiz rápido
The loss of tropical rainforests is driving many rare birds to the point of ______.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: extinction
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