extinctions

[US]/[ɪkˈstɪŋ(ʃ)ənz]/
[UK]/[ɪkˈstɪŋ(ʃ)ənz]/

Translation

n.The complete disappearance of a species from Earth.; The state or process of being extinguished.; The act of extinguishing.; A situation that ends or is brought to an end.

Phrases & Collocations

mass extinctions

prevent extinctions

past extinctions

species extinctions

avoiding extinctions

extinction risk

recent extinctions

causing extinctions

future extinctions

extinction event

Example Sentences

the rapid rate of species extinctions is alarming scientists worldwide.

habitat loss is a major driver of current extinctions.

preventing mass extinctions requires global cooperation and action.

scientists are studying past extinctions to understand present trends.

the sixth mass extinction event is currently underway, driven by human activity.

documenting species before their extinctions is crucial for conservation efforts.

the impact of climate change is accelerating the rate of extinctions.

we must address the root causes of extinctions to protect biodiversity.

the fossil record provides evidence of previous extinction events.

the ongoing extinctions pose a serious threat to ecosystem stability.

understanding the patterns of extinctions can inform conservation strategies.

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