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 extinction→many extinctions
Say it for a higher band
5die out→6extinct→7+extinction
Synonyms
die‑out
Easily confused
extinct
“The dodo is now extinct.”
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