First Known Use: 15th century
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adjective ex·tinct \ik-ˈstiŋ(k)t, ˈek-ˌ\
: no longer existing
: no longer active
Full Definition of EXTINCT
1
a : no longer burning b : no longer active <an extinct volcano>
2
: no longer existing <an extinct animal>
3
a : gone out of use : superseded b : having no qualified claimant <an extinct title>
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Origin of EXTINCT
Middle English, from Latin exstinctus, past participle of exstinguere
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EXTINCT Defined for Kids
extinct
adjective ex·tinct \ik-ˈstiŋkt\
Definition of EXTINCT for Kids
1
: no longer active <an extinct volcano>
2
: no longer existing <Dinosaurs are extinct.>
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extinct
adjective ex·tinct \ik-ˈstiŋ(k)t, ˈek-ˌ\
Medical Definition of EXTINCT
: no longer existing : lacking living representatives <extinct prehistoric animals>
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