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Vocabulary Entry
extinct
|adjective • verb
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A
adjective
Having no living members; no longer in existence.
Example Sentences
"The dodo is an extinct species that was once found on the island of Mauritius."
"Scientists are studying extinct animals to learn more about Earth's history."
"Many species are at risk of becoming extinct due to habitat loss."
V
verb
To cause a species or population to cease to exist.
Example Sentences
"Pollution can extinct many forms of life in the ocean."
"Overhunting has the potential to extinct specific animal populations."
"Conservation efforts aim to prevent humans from inadvertently extinctions."