extinct

4 definitions • 4 examples

not now existing:

become extinct There is concern that the giant panda will soon become extinct.

Many tribes became extinct when they came into contact with Western illnesses.

A lot of trades have become extinct because of the development of technology.

An extinct volcano is one that is not now active (= will not explode again).

no longer existing:

There is concern that the giant panda will soon become extinct.

An extinct volcano (= mountain made from burned materials) is one that is no longer active.