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Extinguishing: meaning, definitions and examples

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extinguishing

 

[ ɪkˈstɪŋɡwɪʃɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

putting out

Extinguishing refers to the act of putting out a fire or light. It can also mean to bring something to an end or to eliminate something. This term is commonly used in both firefighting and metaphorical contexts.

Synonyms

eliminating, putting out, quenching, suppressing, terminating

Examples of usage

  • The firefighters were extinguishing the flames.
  • He extinguished the candle before leaving the room.
  • The legislation aims at extinguishing harmful practices.
  • She extinguished her doubts and decided to proceed.

Translations

Translations of the word "extinguishing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 extinção

🇮🇳 बुझाना

🇩🇪 Löschung

🇮🇩 memadamkan

🇺🇦 гасіння

🇵🇱 zgaszanie

🇯🇵 消火

🇫🇷 extinction

🇪🇸 extinción

🇹🇷 söndürme

🇰🇷 소화

🇸🇦 إطفاء

🇨🇿 uhašení

🇸🇰 uhasenie

🇨🇳 扑灭

🇸🇮 ugašanje

🇮🇸 slökkva

🇰🇿 сөндіру

🇬🇪 გამორთვა

🇦🇿 söndürmə

🇲🇽 extinción

Word origin

The word 'extinguish' comes from the Latin 'extinguere', which comprises 'ex-' meaning 'out' and 'stinguere' meaning 'to quench' or 'to put out'. The term evolved in the Middle English period, emerging in the 14th century. Initially used in the context of extinguishing fires, it gradually expanded to include the broader sense of putting an end to something. Over time, its usage has spanned from physical applications, such as putting out flames, to more abstract uses, like extinguishing hope or extinguishing rights, reflecting its versatile nature in the English language.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #16,933, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.