Extinct (Adjective)

Meaning ¹

Being out or having grown cold; "threw his extinct cigarette into the stream"; "the fire is out".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Examples

• The campers carefully made sure the extinct campfire was fully extinguished before leaving the site.
• After a few hours, the once-roaring fire had become extinct, leaving only cold ashes.
• She threw her extinct cigarette into the stream, watching as it floated away.
• The extinct volcano stood as a reminder of the region's geological history.
• The fire was extinct, but the smell of smoke still lingered in the air.

Synonyms

• Out

Meaning ²

No longer in existence; lost or especially having died out leaving no living representatives; "an extinct species of fish"; "an extinct royal family"; "extinct laws and customs".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Examples

• The dodo is an extinct bird that was once native to the island of Mauritius.
• The woolly mammoth is an extinct species that is now only found in fossil form.
• The language of the ancient Etruscan civilization is now extinct and can no longer be spoken.
• The last member of the royal family died in 1918, making the dynasty extinct.
• The practice of bloodletting as a medical treatment is now extinct and considered barbaric.

Synonyms

• Nonextant

Antonyms

• Extant

Meaning ³

(of e.g. volcanos) permanently inactive; "an extinct volcano".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Examples

• The mountain was once a volcano, but it has been extinct for millions of years.
• Scientists have been studying the extinct volcano to learn more about the region's geological history.
• The extinct volcano in the distance was a popular spot for hikers and nature enthusiasts.
• After a series of eruptions, the volcano was declared extinct by geologists.
• The landscape was dotted with extinct volcanos, their peaks worn down by time and weather.

Antonyms

• Active