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3 Usage Examples Depicting the Meaning of 'Extinction' in a Sentence

"The act of extinguishing or the state of being completely gone or no longer in existence, especially referring to the disappearance of a species or group of organisms." more

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The teacher explained that the extinction of certain words happens over time.
The extinction of the stars' light was caused by the city's bright lights.
My little brother was sad to learn about the extinction of the dodo bird.

Extinction

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nounThe act of extinguishing or the state of being completely gone or no longer in existence, especially referring to the disappearance of a species or group of organisms.
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Last Updated On: July 8, 2024
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