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Extinction

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Podcast 1 · Introduction

Extinction

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

Part of speech
noun
Pronunciation
ik-STINK-shun  /ɪkˈstɪŋkʃ(ə)n/
Definition
The state or process of a species, language, or other group dying out completely; the complete end of something.
Plain meaning
The complete dying out of a species or group — the process by which something goes from existing to never existing again.
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Formal in scientific use. Increasingly urgent in public discourse around climate and biodiversity.
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Podcast 2 · Daily Use

Two British voices, real conversation

Extinction used naturally — examples, mistakes to avoid, close synonyms.

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Podcast 3 · Prompt Engineering

Using "Extinction" in AI prompts

An instructor and student walk through real, copy-ready developer prompts.

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