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1. extinction

noun. ['ɪkˈstɪŋkʃən, ɪkˈstɪŋʃən'] the reduction of the intensity of radiation as a consequence of absorption and radiation.

Etymology

  • extinction (French)
  • extinctio (Latin)

Rhymes with Extinction

  • abbreviation
  • abdication
  • abduction
  • abduction
  • aberration
  • abolition
  • abomination
  • abortion
  • abrogation
  • absolution
  • absorption
  • absorption
  • abstraction
  • acceleration
  • accession
  • acclamation
  • acclimation
  • accommodation
  • accreditation
  • accretion

2. extinction

noun. ['ɪkˈstɪŋkʃən, ɪkˈstɪŋʃən'] complete annihilation.

Etymology

  • extinction (French)
  • extinctio (Latin)

3. extinction

noun. ['ɪkˈstɪŋkʃən, ɪkˈstɪŋʃən'] no longer active; extinguished.

Etymology

  • extinction (French)
  • extinctio (Latin)

4. extinction

noun. ['ɪkˈstɪŋkʃən, ɪkˈstɪŋʃən'] the act of extinguishing; causing to stop burning.

Etymology

  • extinction (French)
  • extinctio (Latin)

5. extinction

noun. ['ɪkˈstɪŋkʃən, ɪkˈstɪŋʃən'] a conditioning process in which the reinforcer is removed and a conditioned response becomes independent of the conditioned stimulus.

Synonyms

Etymology

  • extinction (French)
  • extinctio (Latin)

6. extinction

noun. ['ɪkˈstɪŋkʃən, ɪkˈstɪŋʃən'] no longer in existence.

Synonyms

Etymology

  • extinction (French)
  • extinctio (Latin)