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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Many of the culprits then were the same as those still driving extinctions across the nation today.
From BBC ● Aug. 8, 2026
"These extinctions were driven by relatively rapid climate shifts and cataclysmic volcanic eruptions," says co-author Dr. Paul Scofield, Senior Curator of Natural History at Canterbury Museum.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 23, 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
Martindale typically studies ancient coral reefs and mass extinctions.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 3, 2026
It’s not just mass extinctions that wipe out species, either.
From "The Thing About Jellyfish" by Ali Benjamin
