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What Does Extinct Mean?

Adjective

  • No longer alive; something that has died out.
  • Not used anymore; something that is old and not needed now.
  • A volcano that is not active anymore.

Verb

  • To make something go away completely.

Extinct — Full Explanation

Extinct means that a type of animal or plant used to be alive, but now there are none left. For example, dinosaurs are extinct because they don't exist anymore.

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Extinct Meaning in Other Languages

hindi
निष्क्रिय (nishkriya)

nishkriya

नष्ट (nasht)

nasht

खत्म (khatm)

khatm

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Frequently Asked Questions About Extinct

What does 'extinct' mean?
The word 'extinct' means that a type of animal or plant no longer exists. For example, dinosaurs are extinct because there are no more dinosaurs alive today.
How do you pronounce 'extinct'?
You pronounce 'extinct' like this: eks-tinkt.
What is the origin of the word 'extinct'?
The word 'extinct' comes from the Latin word 'extinctus', which means 'to put out' or 'to extinguish', like putting out a fire.
What is the meaning of 'extinct' in Hindi?
The word 'extinct' in Hindi is 'नष्ट' (Naṣṭa).