extinct

adjective [not gradable]

/ɪkˈstɪŋkt/

Definition

› no longer existing: There is concern that the giant panda will soon become extinct. › An extinct volcano (= mountain made from burned materials) is one that is no longer active. extinction

/ɪkˈstɪŋk·ʃən/ noun [U] › Many species of plants and animals are threatened with extinction.

(Definition of extinct adjective from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

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