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extinction

nounfemininegeneral usecommon/ɛʃ.tĩˈsɐ̃w/ex·tin·ção

Definition

1

The act of extinguishing or ending something; disappearance.

Usage examples

“The extinction of species is a global concern.”
“The extinction of the fire was quick.”

Common combinations

species extinctionfire extinction