Extinct

/ɪkˈstɪŋkt/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

no longer in existence; having no living representatives.

Dinosaurs have been extinct for millions of years.

referring to a species or a group of organisms that no longer has any living individuals.

Many species in the rainforest are on the brink of extinction.

no longer active or in use; discontinued.

The old factory is now extinct, as it hasn't been operational for years.

describing something that has disappeared or ceased to exist.

The once-popular tradition has become almost extinct.

From Latin 'extinctus', past participle of 'extinguere' meaning 'to extinguish'.

dead and extinct

Completely gone; irreversible.

become extinct

To cease to exist.

extinct species

A species that no longer has any living individuals.

extinction

The state or process of a species, family, or larger group being or becoming extinct.

extinctive

Having the nature of causing extinction.

No longer relevant or outdated.

Using those old flip phones is so extinct now.

To be very tired or worn out.

After that hike, I'm completely extinct.