Meaning Of The Word Extinct

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What's The Definition Of Extinct?

extinct
adjective: A species of animal or plant that is extinct no longer has any living members, either in the world or in a particular place.
adjective: An extinct volcano is one that does not erupt or is not expected to erupt any more.
adjective: If a particular kind of worker, way of life, or type of activity is extinct, it no longer exists, because of changes in society.

extinct in American English
having died down or burned out; extinguished
adjective: no longer in existence; that has ended or died out

extinct in British English
adjective: (of an animal or plant species) having no living representative; having died out

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