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Extinction

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Definitions for Extinction

noun
no longer active
Examples
  1. extinguished
  2. the extinction of the volcano
noun
no longer in existence
Synonyms
Examples
  1. the extinction of a species
noun
the reduction of the intensity of radiation as a consequence of absorption and radiation
noun
complete annihilation
Synonyms
Examples
  1. they think a meteor cause the extinction of the dinosaurs
noun
a conditioning process in which the reinforcer is removed and a conditioned response becomes independent of the conditioned stimulus
Synonyms
experimental extinction
noun
the act of extinguishing
Synonyms
Examples
  1. causing to stop burning
  2. the extinction of the lights

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