Extinction (Noun)
Meaning 1
No longer active; extinguished; "the extinction of the volcano".
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Nouns denoting natural processes.
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Meaning 2
A conditioning process in which the reinforcer is removed and a conditioned response becomes independent of the conditioned stimulus.
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Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
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Meaning 3
The reduction of the intensity of radiation as a consequence of absorption and radiation.
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Nouns denoting natural processes.
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Meaning 4
No longer in existence; "the extinction of a species".
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Nouns denoting natural processes.
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Meaning 5
The act of extinguishing; causing to stop burning; "the extinction of the lights".
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Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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Meaning 6
Complete annihilation; "they think a meteor cause the extinction of the dinosaurs".
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Nouns denoting natural events.