Extinct
Extinct
Extinct (/ɪkˈstɪŋkt/; from Latin extinctus, "extinguished") refers to a state or condition where a species, family, or other larger group has ceased to exist. The term is most often used in the context of species and organisms, but it can also apply to languages, cultures, or any other entity that has undergone extinction.
Etymology
The term "extinct" comes from the Latin word extinctus, which means "extinguished". It is the past participle of the verb exstinguere, which means "to extinguish".
Related Terms
- Extinction: The state or process of a species, family, or larger group being annihilated.
- Endangered: A species that is at risk of becoming extinct because it is either few in numbers, or threatened by changing environmental or predation parameters.
- Fossil: The remains or impression of a prehistoric organism preserved in petrified form or as a mold or cast in rock.
- Paleontology: The branch of science concerned with fossil animals and plants.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Extinct
- Wikipedia's article - Extinct
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