extinct

• Décrit une espèce, une langue ou une coutume qui n'existe plus ou n'est plus utilisée.

Describes a species, language, or custom that no longer exists or is no longer in use.

1. No longer existingB1formal

   Describes a species or group of organisms that has no living members.

   éteint (espèce)

   • Dinosaurs became extinct millions of years ago.
   • Many species are at risk of going extinct due to habitat loss.
   • The dodo bird is a famous example of an extinct animal.

   Synonymesdeaddefunctgonelostvanished

   Antonymesaliveexistingextantliving

2. B2formal

   Describes a volcano that is no longer active or likely to erupt.

   éteint (volcan)

   • Mount Kilimanjaro is an extinct volcano.
   • The region is dotted with extinct volcanic cones.
   • Geologists studied the remains of an extinct volcano.

   Synonymesdeadinactive

   Antonymesactivedormantlive

3. No longer in useB2formal

   Describes a custom, practice, or language that is no longer used or practiced.

   disparu (en parlant d'une coutume, d'une pratique, d'une langue)

   • Latin is considered an extinct language.
   • The tradition of dueling is now extinct in most societies.
   • Many ancient rituals have become extinct over time.

   Synonymesdeaddefunctdisusedobsoletevanished

   Antonymesactivecurrentexistinglivingoperative