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ex·tinc·tion

extinction

 
 
pronunciation:
ihk stIngk shn
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part of speech: noun
definition: the act or process of becoming or making extinct.
What caused the extinction of the dodo bird?
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animals that may become extinct
some animals that are extinct
some causes of extinction
some things that can prevent extinction