Extinct

Adjective

Definition: No longer in existence or living.

Definition: (Of a species) having no living members.

Synonyms: Vanished, Non-existent, Dead, Gone

Antonyms: Existent, Living, Extant

Examples:

The dinosaur is an extinct creature.
The dodo bird is an example of an extinct species.

Mnemonics:

Imagine an animal or plant completely disappearing from the earth.

Etymology:

Origin:

Late 17th century, from Latin 'extinctus', past participle of 'extinguere' which means "to extinguish or annihilate."

Historical Usage:

The term "extinct" has been used in the scientific and biological context since the 17th century to describe species that no longer have any living members.

Related Idioms:

Idiom:

"Go extinct"

Explanation:

Refers to the process of a species dying out completely and no longer having any living members.

Misconceptions:

Misconception:

Confusing "extinct" with "endangered."

Explanation:

Although both terms are related to the survival of species, "extinct" refers to a species that no longer exists, while "endangered" indicates that a species is at risk of becoming extinct.