Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
extinct
Adjective
/ɪkˈstɪŋkt/
Definition
No longer in existence; a species that has ceased to exist.
Examples
- Dodos are an extinct species that once lived on the island of Mauritius.
- Many languages are at risk of becoming extinct as fewer speakers remain.
Meaning
Extinct refers to a species or a group of organisms that no longer has any living individuals. This term can also apply to languages, customs, or practices that are no longer in use.
Synonyms
- vanished
- lost
- dead
- obliterated
- defunct
