collocation · neutral
species extinction
UK/ˈspiːʃiːz ɪkˈstɪŋkʃən/US/ˈspiːʃiz ɪkˈstɪŋkʃən/SPEE·shiz ex·TINC·tion
The complete disappearance of a species from Earth.
Examples
“Conservationists warn that rapid habitat loss may lead to species extinction.”
“International laws aim to reduce activities that accelerate species extinction.”
“Many island birds face species extinction because of introduced predators.”
Band 8 sentence
“The accelerating rate of species extinction is alarming and requires urgent international cooperation to protect remaining habitats.”
Collocations
- prevent species extinction
- threatened with extinction
- reduce the risk of species extinction
Word family
Common mistakes
species is extinct→species are extinct
the extinction of animals→species extinction
Say it for a higher band
5animals dying out→6species dying out→7+species extinction
Synonyms
extinction
die out
Easily confused
extirpation
“The extirpation of wolves from the region changed the behaviour of local deer.”
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