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feminine
/ekstinˈθjon/
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Translation
extinction
Word origin
From Latin extinctio, from extinguere ('to put out, quench'), from ex ('out') plus stinguere ('to extinguish').
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- extinctio
- English cognates
- extinct, extinguish
Grammar
Genderfeminine
Pluralextinciones
Examples
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The extinction of the dinosaurs happened millions of years ago.
Muchas .
Many species are in danger of extinction.
dodo símbolo .
The dodo is a famous symbol of extinction.
¿ causó ?
What caused the extinction of this animal?
científicos .
Scientists study extinction in order to protect nature.
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