EXTINCTIONS
(noun)Definitions
There are 6 meanings of the word
Extinctions.
Extinctions - as a noun
No longer active; extinguished
Example: "The extinction of the volcano"
No longer in existence
Example: "The extinction of a species"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
defunctness17The reduction of the intensity of radiation as a consequence of absorption and radiation
Complete annihilation
Example: "They think a meteor caused the extinction of the dinosaurs"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
extermination22A conditioning process in which the reinforcer is removed and a conditioned response becomes independent of the conditioned stimulus
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
experimental extinctionThe act of extinguishing; causing to stop burning
Example: "The extinction of the lights"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
extinguishing25quenching24Example Sentences
"The extinctions of certain species can have a detrimental impact on the ecosystem."
"Human activities have contributed to the extinctions of many animals."
"The extinctions that occurred during the mass extinction events are still being studied."
"Efforts are being made to prevent further extinctions of endangered species."
"The extinctions caused by climate change are a growing concern."
Word Game Points
Is EXTINCTIONS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, extinctions is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
EXTINCTIONS has a SCRABBLE points total of 20.
Is EXTINCTIONS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, extinctions is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordEXTINCTIONS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 23.
Is EXTINCTIONS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, extinctions is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordEXTINCTIONS has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.
