Extinct

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Extinct

A documentary-style narration: origin, meaning, and feel.

Part of speech

adjective

Pronunciation

ik-STINKT  /ɪkˈstɪŋkt/

Definition

No longer in existence; having died out completely. Used of species, languages, volcanoes, and practices that have ceased entirely.

Plain meaning

Gone completely — no longer existing anywhere in the world. Every last member, speaker, or instance has disappeared.

Register

Neutral in scientific contexts. Carries genuine gravity when applied to species, languages, or cultures.