extinction

Definitions

The state or process of a species, family, or other group of animals or plants having no living members.

The act or process of extinguishing or the state of being extinguished.

The total disappearance of something, such as a custom, a language, or a feeling.

Examples

The dodo bird is a well-known example of a species that faced extinction due to human activity.

Scientists are working tirelessly to prevent the extinction of endangered animals in the rainforest.

Many experts warn that climate change could lead to the mass extinction of various marine organisms.

Synonyms

demise death annihilation eradication oblivion end destruction

Antonyms

survival existence birth continuation revival persistence life