noun · formal

extinction

/ɪkˈstɪŋkʃən/ex·TINC·tion

Band 6-7speakingtask2

the state or process in which a species, family, or other larger group ceases to exist

Examples

Human activity has accelerated the rate of extinction for many species.

Conservation programs aim to prevent extinction.

The book discussed mass extinctions in Earth's history.

Band 8 sentence

Unless urgent conservation measures are scaled up, we risk triggering another wave of extinctions this century.

Collocations

  • mass extinction
  • risk of extinction
  • prevent extinction

Word family

extinct adjectiveextinguish verb (different root/usage)

Common mistakes

The extinct of the species is worrying.The extinction of the species is worrying.

many extinctionmany extinctions

Say it for a higher band

5die out6extinct7+extinction

Synonyms

die‑out

Easily confused

extinct

The dodo is now extinct.

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