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1. extinction
noun. ['ɪkˈstɪŋkʃən, ɪkˈstɪŋʃən'] the reduction of the intensity of radiation as a consequence of absorption and radiation.
Etymology
- extinction (English)
- extinction (French)
- extinctio (Latin)
2. extinction
noun. ['ɪkˈstɪŋkʃən, ɪkˈstɪŋʃən'] complete annihilation.
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- extinction (English)
- extinction (French)
- extinctio (Latin)
3. extinction
noun. ['ɪkˈstɪŋkʃən, ɪkˈstɪŋʃən'] no longer active; extinguished.
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- extinction (English)
- extinction (French)
- extinctio (Latin)
4. extinction
noun. ['ɪkˈstɪŋkʃən, ɪkˈstɪŋʃən'] the act of extinguishing; causing to stop burning.
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- extinction (English)
- extinction (French)
- extinctio (Latin)
5. extinction
noun. ['ɪkˈstɪŋkʃən, ɪkˈstɪŋʃən'] a conditioning process in which the reinforcer is removed and a conditioned response becomes independent of the conditioned stimulus.
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- extinction (English)
- extinction (French)
- extinctio (Latin)
6. extinction
noun. ['ɪkˈstɪŋkʃən, ɪkˈstɪŋʃən'] no longer in existence.
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Etymology
- extinction (English)
- extinction (French)
- extinctio (Latin)