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extinction

/ɪkˈstɪŋkʃən/

extinctionnoun

extinctions

Translations

The extinction of the dinosaurs occurred millions of years ago.

Вымирание динозавров произошло миллионы лет назад.

The extinction of certain languages is a concern for linguists.

Исчезновение некоторых языков вызывает беспокойство у лингвистов.

Definitions

The state or process of a species, family, or larger group being or becoming extinct.

The extinction of the dinosaurs occurred approximately 65 million years ago.

The act of extinguishing or the state of being extinguished; suppression.

The extinction of the fire was achieved after several hours of effort by the firefighters.

In psychology, the gradual weakening and disappearance of a conditioned response when reinforcement is withheld.

The dog’s salivation response underwent extinction once the bell was rung without food.

A reduction in the intensity of light, sound, or other radiation as it passes through a medium, especially in astronomy and physics.

Interstellar extinction dims the light from distant stars before it reaches Earth.

Synonyms

extinctionadjective

/ɪkˈstɪŋkʃən/

Used attributively in compounds such as "extinction event" or "extinction risk"

Definitions

Relating to or characteristic of extinction.

Scientists are analysing extinction risk for numerous amphibian species.