extinction

extinction

CEFR: C1-C2 /ex-tinc-tion/ [ih0.k.s.t.ih1.ng.k.sh.ah0.n]

The noun ‘extinction’ obvious means the state of becoming extinct.

Example Sentences:
Global warming might lead to the extinction of polar bears.
Human encroachments on natural habitats led to mass extinctions of species.
Several bird species are on the brink of extinction.
Giraffes are in the danger of extinction.
The tiger is headed for extinction because of development and hunting.
The introduction of foxes put many native species at risk of extinction.