English · Word Candidate

extinction

/ɪkˈstɪŋkʃən/

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Also seen as: extinctions

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Meaning · English

The action of making or becoming extinct; annihilation.

Noun

Thirteen long centuries have elapsed since the extinction of the last Zoroastrian Empire[…]

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).

Meaning · English

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).

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.

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