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extinct

/ɛkˈstɪŋkt/ adjective · British & US
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What does extinct mean?

adjective

No longer existing or living; completely extinct. Having died out or ceased to exist.

Example

"The dodo is now extinct, and it's unlikely to be seen again in the wild."

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