extinction
Pronunciation: /ɛk.stɛ̃k.sjɔ̃/
“extinction” is a French word. Its meaning in English:
noun
In French
- Action d’éteindre ou état de ce qui s’éteint, de ce qui est éteint.
- État de la chaux quand elle cesse d’être vive par hydratation.
- Épuisement, lassitude.
- Action d'abolir, d'anéantir, de mettre fin.
Etymology
Borrowed from Latin extinctiōnem.
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More French words
- extimité
- extincter
- extincteur
- extinctif
- extinction de masse
- extinction de moteur
- extinction de signal
- extinction des feux
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