extinct
Pronunciation
Adjective
B1 Intermediate
Quick answer
No longer existing, especially referring to a species of plant or animal that has died out completely.
Synonyms and antonyms
Antonyms
extant
living
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "The dodo became _____ in the seventeenth century."
Answer: extinct
In your own words, what does "extinct" mean?
No longer existing, especially referring to a species of plant or animal that has died out completely.
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