Extinction and Termination

Extinction

Extinction noun - The act of extinguishing; causing to stop burning.
Usage example: the extinction of the lights

Termination and extinction are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Termination" instead a noun "Extinction".

Nearby Word: extinct

Termination

Termination noun - A real or imaginary point beyond which a person or thing cannot go.

Extinction and termination are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Extinction" instead a noun "Termination".

How words are described

complete complete extinction complete termination
possible possible extinction possible termination
subsequent subsequent extinction subsequent termination
impending impending extinction impending termination
Other adjectives: imminent, premature.
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