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What is another word for Extinction? – 122 Extinction Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    annihilation eradication elimination destruction obliteration abolition extinguishment termination cessation dissolution demise death downfall collapse ruin decay deterioration degeneration depletion exhaustion desolation devastation wreckage demolition dismantling dissolution discontinuation abolition nullification

    Meaning of Extinction

    The primary meaning of the word "extinction" refers to the state or process of a species, phenomenon, or thing coming to an end or dying out.

    Definitions

    • The state or process of a species, plant, or animal becoming extinct, meaning it has died out or been destroyed
    • The process of something, such as a habit, practice, or institution, coming to an end or being abolished
    • The act of making something, such as a debt or a fire, cease to exist or be effective

    Etymology of Extinction

    The word "extinction" originates from the Latin word "extinctio," meaning "a putting out" or "an extinguishing"
    Historically, the term has been used since the 15th century to describe the process of something coming to an end or being destroyed

    Example Uses

    • The dinosaur species faced extinction due to a massive asteroid impact
    • The company is at risk of extinction if it does not adapt to the changing market
    • The fire was finally brought under control, and the extinction of the flames was a welcome sight

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    survival preservation conservation protection revival restoration rejuvenation renewal rebirth regeneration continuation perpetuation prolongation extension expansion growth development flourishing thriving revival resurgence reappearance

    Related Nouns

    species habitat ecosystem environment conservation preservation protection wildlife biodiversity ecology biology zoology botany paleontology fossil dinosaur mammal bird reptile amphibian fish plant tree flower animal

    Related Verbs

    die disappear vanish cease end terminate abolish eradicate eliminate destroy demolish dismantle discontinue nullify extinguish put out conserve preserve protect restore revive rejuvenate regenerate

    Related Adjectives

    rare endangered vulnerable threatened critically endangered extinct endangered dying dead obsolete outdated archaic defunct abandoned demolished dismantled destroyed ruined devastated desolate barren lifeless inert