extinction
noun
the act of extinguishing.
extinctions
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pluralof extinction.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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"We know that invasive species and climate are individually associated with freshwater fish extinctions," said Westley, a co-author of the study.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 25, 2026
Kevin said it was much more likely for extinctions to happen in localised areas, something that has already happened.
From BBC ● Apr. 11, 2026
Rising temperatures and shifting climate zones would force species out of some areas while opening new habitats elsewhere, triggering faster local extinctions and rapid colonization.
From Science Daily ● Feb. 18, 2026
The Sinsk event is not considered among the best-known "big five" mass extinctions in our planet's history.
From Barron's ● Jan. 28, 2026
If it had not been for those extinctions, modern history might have taken a different course.
From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond
