extinct
gb/ɪkstˈɪŋkt/ us/ɪkstˈɪŋkt/
B1
Engelsk
~ 7200
kihalt, kiveszett, kikopott a használatból, kialudt, eloltott
B1
1
kihalt
B1
Brugsmønster:
[species/kind] is extinct
Many scientists believe that nearly a million species could become extinct this century.
Sok tudós úgy véli, hogy ebben az évszázadban közel egymillió faj halhat ki.
The dodo has been extinct for more than three hundred years.
A dodó több mint háromszáz éve kihalt.
Tigers are not yet extinct, but their numbers are falling fast.
Several island birds went extinct after humans arrived with new predators.
Without stronger protection, this rare frog may soon be extinct in the wild.
Læringseksempler
Dinosaurs are extinct.
A dinoszauruszok kihaltak.
This bird is extinct and lives nowhere now.
Ez a madárfaj kihalt, és ma már sehol sem él.
Many animals may become extinct because we cut down forests.
Some fish are almost extinct in this river.
The panda was in danger of becoming extinct.
Typisk fejl:
Learners sometimes use 'extinct' for individual animals or people, saying things like *'My cat is extinct.'* This is incorrect. Use 'extinct' only for whole species or types, not for single living things. For an individual, say 'dead'. Learners also confuse 'extinct' with 'distinct'; 'distinct' means 'clearly different'.
Betydning
no longer existing as a species
Ordforbindelser
extinct species
|extinct animal
|go extinct
|become extinct
|nearly extinct
|on the brink of extinction
Synonymer
died out (More informal, usually used as a phrasal verb rather than an adjective.)
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gone (Very general and informal; does not specifically refer to species or biology.)
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lost (Suggests something that has disappeared, but is broader and less precise than 'extinct'.)
Antonymer
endangered (Describes a species that is at high risk of extinction, not yet extinct.)
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thriving (Emphasizes that a species is doing very well, the opposite of having died out.)
Temaer
science
|environment
|nature
|animals
Definition
No longer living anywhere, because all animals or plants of that kind have died.
No longer existing because all members of a species, population, or kind have died.
B2
2
Brugsmønster:
[practice/technology/job] is extinct
Letter-writing as a daily habit is almost extinct among teenagers.
A levélírás mint mindennapi szokás szinte teljesen kiveszett a tinédzserek körében.
Some fear that small local shops will be extinct within a decade.
Vannak, akik attól tartanak, hogy a kis helyi boltok egy évtizeden belül eltűnnek.
The law that once banned this behavior is now extinct.
Several regional dialects are already extinct or spoken by only a few elders.
In many cities, phone boxes are virtually extinct thanks to smartphones.
Læringseksempler
This old job is now extinct.
Ez a régi szakma mára kihalt.
Many people think CDs will be extinct soon.
Sokan úgy gondolják, hogy a CD-k hamarosan kikopnak a használatból.
That tradition is almost extinct in our country.
Some small languages will be extinct in a few years.
Public phone booths are nearly extinct in big cities.
Typisk fejl:
Learners sometimes use 'extinct' too broadly, for example *'My old phone is extinct.'* For single objects that you can still find or that only you stopped using, 'old' or 'outdated' is better. Use 'extinct' when a whole type, practice, or language has disappeared or completely stopped.
Betydning
no longer used or active
Ordforbindelser
an almost extinct tradition
|a now extinct practice
|an extinct language
|extinct profession
|social customs that are extinct
Synonymer
obsolete (Common for technology and tools; suggests something has been replaced by something newer.)
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defunct (More formal; often used for organizations, businesses, or systems that no longer operate.)
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outdated (Still exists but no longer modern or preferred, weaker than 'extinct'.)
Antonymer
current (Stresses that something is used and belongs to the present time.)
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widespread (Highlights that something is common and active in many places.)
Temaer
society
|technology
|history
|daily_life
|time
|core_vocabulary
Definition
No longer in use or no longer happening, because it has died out or stopped completely.
No longer existing, active, or used, especially about customs, jobs, or types of things that have disappeared.
B2
TECHNICAL
3
kialudt
B2
Brugsmønster:
[volcano] is extinct
The island is dominated by an extinct volcano that last erupted millions of years ago.
A sziget fölé egy kialudt vulkán magasodik, amely legutóbb több millió évvel ezelőtt tört ki.
Many towns were built on what people believed was an extinct volcano.
Sok város épült olyan vulkánra, amelyet az emberek kialudtnak hittek.
Geologists now question whether the mountain is truly extinct or just dormant.
The extinct volcano has a large lake in its crater.
Tourists hiked up the extinct volcano to enjoy the view of the bay.
Læringseksempler
We climbed an extinct volcano.
Megmásztunk egy kialudt vulkánt.
This mountain is an extinct volcano.
Ez a hegy egy kialudt vulkán.
Scientists say the volcano is extinct and safe.
The city is built near an extinct volcano.
An extinct volcano will not erupt again.
Typisk fejl:
Learners often confuse 'extinct' and 'dormant' for volcanoes. 'Dormant' means it is not erupting now but could in the future; 'extinct' means it is not expected to erupt again.
Betydning
of a volcano, no more eruptions
Ordforbindelser
extinct volcano
|an apparently extinct volcano
|considered extinct
|classified as extinct
|dormant or extinct
Synonymer
inactive (General and less precise; can mean simply not active now, not necessarily forever.)
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dormant (A volcano that is sleeping and may erupt again; not as final as 'extinct'.)
Antonymer
active (A volcano that is currently erupting or shows clear signs it may erupt.)
Temaer
science
|geography
|nature
Definition
Used about a volcano that will not erupt again because its activity has stopped.
Describes a volcano that has not erupted for a very long time and is not expected to erupt again.
C1
4
Brugsmønster:
[fire/flame] is extinct
By morning the campfire was completely extinct.
Reggelre a tábortűz teljesen kialudt.
They checked that every candle was extinct before leaving the church.
Távozás előtt ellenőrizték, hogy minden gyertya el van-e oltva.
The once roaring fire was now extinct, leaving only a faint smell of smoke.
Læringseksempler
The fire is extinct now.
A tűz most már kialudt.
All the candles were extinct after the wind.
A szél miatt az összes gyertya kialudt.
They waited until the flame was extinct.
Typisk fejl:
This sense is quite rare in modern English; learners should usually prefer 'out' or 'extinguished' when talking about fires or flames.
Betydning
no longer burning, put out
Ordforbindelser
the fire was extinct
|completely extinct flame
|an almost extinct fire
Synonymer
extinguished (More common and specific technical term for a fire that has been put out.)
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out (Very common informal description, used mostly in spoken English.)
Antonymer
burning (Describes a fire that is still active and producing flames.)
Temaer
daily life
|nature
|daily_life
Definition
Used about a fire or flame that has stopped burning.
No longer burning or producing heat or light, especially after being put out.
Grammatik
Opslagsform
extinct
IPA
GB/ɪkstˈɪŋkt/
US/ɪkstˈɪŋkt/
Stavelser og tryk
ex - tinct (2 stavelser)
Stress on 2nd syllable (tinct)
Ordformer
Adjective
- Base: extinct
Ordfamilie
Core family
extinction
noun B2
Related words
extinguish
verb
extinguisher
noun
Negative and opposite forms
extant
adjective C1
Advanced or less common
de-extinction
noun
Udtryk
become extinct
1/bɪkˈʌm ɪkstˈɪŋkt/
fixed phrase
change to a state of extinction
To stop existing as a kind of animal, plant, language, or thing because it has died out or ended.
Eksempler
- Many conservation programs aim to stop rare animals from becoming extinct.
- Experts say that half of the world's languages may become extinct by the end of the century.
- The tradition has slowly become extinct in modern cities.
drive a species extinct
1/dɹˈaɪv ə spˈiʃiz ɪkstˈɪŋkt/
fixed phrase
cause a species to die out
To make a kind of animal or plant disappear forever, usually by killing them or destroying their home.
Eksempler
- Overfishing could drive many ocean species extinct within our lifetime.
- Clearing the rainforest is driving countless insects and birds extinct.
- Hunters nearly drove the whales extinct before international bans were introduced.
go extinct
1/ɡˈoʊ ɪkstˈɪŋkt/
fixed phrase
for a species to die out
When all animals or plants of one kind die, and none are left anywhere.
Eksempler
- Scientists warn that many insect species could go extinct in the next few decades.
- If the forest is cut down, these birds will probably go extinct.
- Thousands of species have already gone extinct because of human activity.