Extincted: meaning, definitions and examples
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extincted
[ ɪkˈstɪŋktɪd ]
species not existing
The term 'extincted' is commonly considered incorrect; the proper term is 'extinct'. It refers to a species that no longer has any living members. Extinction occurs when the last individual of a species dies. This can happen due to various factors, including habitat destruction, climate change, pollution, and overexploitation. Once a species is extinct, it cannot be brought back, emphasizing the importance of conservation efforts.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The dodo is an extinct species.
- Many animals are facing extinction today.
- The passenger pigeon was once billions strong but is now extinct.
Translations
Translations of the word "extincted" in other languages:
🇵🇹 extinto
🇮🇳 निष्क्रिय
🇩🇪 ausgestorben
🇮🇩 punah
🇺🇦 вимерлий
🇵🇱 wyginiony
🇯🇵 絶滅した (ぜつめつした)
🇫🇷 éteint
🇪🇸 extinto
🇹🇷 soyu tükenmiş
🇰🇷 멸종된 (멸종된)
🇸🇦 منقرض
🇨🇿 vyhynulý
🇸🇰 vyhynutý
🇨🇳 灭绝的 (mièjué de)
🇸🇮 izumrlo
🇮🇸 útrýmt
🇰🇿 жойылғaн
🇬🇪 გავრცელებული (gavrc'elebuli)
🇦🇿 nəsli kəsilmiş
🇲🇽 extinto
Etymology
The word 'extinct' is derived from the Latin 'extinctus', the past participle of 'extinguere', which means 'to extinguish, put out, or quench'. The evolution of its usage can be traced back to the 15th century in English, initially pertaining to fire being put out. Over time, the meaning broadened to include the disappearance of species. Extinction has increasingly become a focal point within discussions about biodiversity and the impact of human activity on the environment, leading to a growing awareness of conservation challenges.