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extinct
adjective(ex-tinct)
no longer in existence; lost or especially having died out leaving no living representatives
Synonyms: nonextant,
Antonyms: extant,
Examples:
An extinct species of fish.
An extinct royal family.
Extinct laws and customs.
extinct
adjective(ex-tinct)
being out or having grown cold
Synonyms: out,
Examples:
Threw his extinct cigarette into the stream.
extinct
adjective(ex-tinct)
(of e.g. volcanos) permanently inactive
Antonyms: active,
Examples:
An extinct volcano.

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