extinction
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Also seen as: extinctions
Sense 1
The action of making or becoming extinct; annihilation.
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Noun
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
The absorption or scattering of electromagnetic radiation emitted by astronomical objects by intervening dust and gas before it reaches the observer.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “extinction” mean?
The action of making or becoming extinct; annihilation.
Is “extinction” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.