B2 noun Neutro

extinction

/ɪkˈstɪŋk.ʃən/

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

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Modern technology is causing the extinction of many traditional crafts.

Modern technology is causing the extinction of many traditional crafts.

2

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.

3

Landlines are basically headed for extinction since everyone uses mobile phones now.

Landlines are basically headed for extinction since everyone uses mobile phones now.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
extinction
Verb
extinguish
Adjetivo
extinct
Relacionado
extinguisher
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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

1

Modern technology is causing the extinction of many traditional crafts.

everyday

Modern technology is causing the extinction of many traditional crafts.

2

The international treaty aims to protect endangered species from the threat of extinction.

formal

The international treaty aims to protect endangered species from the threat of extinction.

3

Landlines are basically headed for extinction since everyone uses mobile phones now.

informal

Landlines are basically headed for extinction since everyone uses mobile phones now.

4

The Permian-Triassic extinction event resulted in the loss of over 90% of marine species.

academic

The Permian-Triassic extinction event resulted in the loss of over 90% of marine species.

5

Companies that fail to innovate risk extinction in the rapidly evolving digital marketplace.

business

Companies that fail to innovate risk extinction in the rapidly evolving digital marketplace.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
extinction
Verb
extinguish
Adjetivo
extinct
Relacionado
extinguisher

Colocações comuns

mass extinction mass extinction
face extinction face extinction
on the brink of extinction on the brink of extinction
drive to extinction drive to extinction
threat of extinction threat of extinction

Frases Comuns

verge of extinction

verge of extinction

extinction rebellion

extinction rebellion

level of extinction

level of extinction

Frequentemente confundido com

extinction vs distinction

Distinction refers to a difference or contrast between things, while extinction refers to the end of a species.

extinction vs extermination

Extermination is the deliberate killing of a group (like pests), whereas extinction is the general state of being gone forever.

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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.

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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'.

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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.

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Origem da palavra

Derived from the Latin 'extinguere', which means to quench, wipe out, or put out a fire.

Padrões gramaticais

Countable when referring to specific historical events (e.g., 'five mass extinctions'). Uncountable when referring to the general concept or threat.
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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

Palavras relacionadas

subfactile

C1

To subtly manipulate or influence the underlying facts or foundational elements of a situation, often to guide an outcome without drawing attention. It describes the act of working beneath the surface to reshape how a project or narrative is constructed.

microchromtude

C1

Characterized by extremely subtle or minute variations in color that are often imperceptible without specialized equipment. It describes a state of high chromatic complexity where hues shift in very small, detailed increments.

hypersumcide

C1

Describing a state of systemic collapse or self-destruction caused by the excessive accumulation and aggregation of components or data. It characterizes a system that fails because the total sum of its parts has become too overwhelming to manage or sustain.

circumjugious

C1

A rare term referring to the state or quality of being joined, yoked, or bound together in a circular or encompassing fashion. It describes a structural or conceptual unity where elements are linked around a central point or perimeter.

perinascize

C1

A rare noun denoting the state, process, or environment surrounding the emergence or birth of a concept, system, or entity. It specifically refers to the transitional phase and the immediate peripheral conditions present at the very moment of a new beginning.

misdocancy

C1

The act or instance of incorrect, faulty, or negligent documentation, specifically referring to the failure to accurately record information in professional or clinical settings. It describes the state where records are inconsistent with the actual events or data they are intended to represent.

envivency

C1

To infuse a concept, artistic work, or atmosphere with a renewed sense of life, vividness, and energy. It describes the act of making something abstract feel tangible or animating a previously stagnant situation.

comheredist

C1

To systematically unify and distribute inherited elements, traditions, or data into a cohesive modern framework. It describes the active process of integrating legacy components into a functional, distributed system.

disnascy

C1

A formal term describing a state of failed or arrested emergence, where a concept, project, or entity fails to fully develop or be born. It refers to the quality of being perpetually 'almost started' but never achieving a functional or realized existence.

devolile

C1

Describing something that is subject to or characterized by the delegation of authority from a central body to a subordinate or local level. It is often used to describe legal or administrative processes where powers are transferred downward.

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