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Extinct

/ɪkˈstɪŋkt/ adjective

Meaning

No longer existing; a species that has died out completely.

हिंदी मेंअब मौजूद नहीं; एक प्रजाति जो पूरी तरह से समाप्त हो चुकी है।

Example Sentences

“Dinosaurs became extinct millions of years ago.”

डायनासोर लाखों साल पहले विलुप्त हो गए।

“Several species are close to becoming extinct.”

कई प्रजातियां विलुप्त होने के करीब हैं।

⚠ Common Mistake

The noun form is "extinction" — "extinct" is only the adjective describing the finished state.

Good to Know

Synonyms
died out
Antonyms
living, extant

Written and reviewed by Maninder Thind · Last updated 17 August 2026

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