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extinct

adjectivegeneral usecommon/ɐjʃˈtĩtu/ex·tin·to

Definition

1

That has ceased to exist; that has been extinguished or eliminated.

Usage examples

“The dodo is a bird that has been extinct since the 17th century.”
“The firefighters confirmed the fire was extinguished.”

Common combinations

extinct speciesextinct volcano