Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

extinctive

Adjective

/ɪkˈstɪŋk.tɪv/

Definition

Having the quality of causing extinction; relating to the process of extinction.

Examples

The extinctive forces of climate change are affecting many animal populations.
Conservation efforts aim to counteract the extinctive pressures on endangered species.
Habitat destruction is an extinctive process that threatens biodiversity.

Meaning

The term ‘extinctive’ is generally used to describe factors or conditions that lead to the permanent disappearance of a species, habit, or phenomenon. This can involve any processes that contribute to the end of existence or the relevant characteristics that influence extinction.