Extinction and Revivification

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Extinction noun - The state or fact of being rendered nonexistent, physically unsound, or useless.

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Revivification is an antonym for extinction.

Nearby Word: extinct

Revivification noun - The act or an instance of bringing something back to life, public attention, or vigorous activity.

Usage example: the runaway success of the handheld PDA led to a stunning revivification of the computer company's fortunes

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Extinction is an antonym for revivification.

Nearby Words: revivify, revivified, revivifying

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Revivification and Extinction. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 22, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/extinction/revivification

Extinction & Revivification. N.p., 2016. Web. 22 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/extinction/revivification>.

Revivification or Extinction. 2016. Accessed July 22, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/extinction/revivification.

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