Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
extinto
adjective
eks-TIN-toh
Definition
no longer in existence; extinct.
Examples
- The dodo bird is an example of an extinto species.
- Many languages have become extinto over the centuries.
- Some traditions are at risk of becoming extinto if not preserved.
Meaning
The term ‘extinto’ refers to something that has ceased to exist or has died out completely. It is often used in the context of species that no longer have any living members or in situations where something is no longer active or relevant.
Synonyms
- vanished
- obsolete
- defunct