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extinctive

IPA: /ɪkˈstɪŋktɪv/

KK: /ɪkˈstɪŋktɪv/

adjective

Definition: Having the quality of causing something to become extinct or to cease to exist.

Example: The extinctive forces of climate change are threatening many species.

extinguish

IPA: /ɪkˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ/

KK: /ɪkˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ/

transitive verb

Definition: To put out a fire or light; to make something stop burning or shining.

Example: The firefighters worked hard to extinguish the flames.

extinguishable

IPA: /ɪkˈstɪŋɡwɪʃəbl/

KK: /ɪkˈstɪŋɡwɪʃəbl/

adjective

Definition: Capable of being put out or stopped, especially in reference to fire or light.

Example: The campfire is extinguishable with water.

extinguished

IPA: /ɪkˈstɪŋɡwɪʃt/

KK: /ɪkˈstɪŋɡwɪʃt/

adjective

Definition: Referring to something that has been completely put out or eliminated, such as a fire or a feeling.

Example: The campfire was extinguished before we left the site.

verb

Definition: To put out a fire or light; to make something stop burning or shining.

Example: The firefighters extinguished the flames quickly.

extinguishment

IPA: /ɪkˈstɪŋɡwɪʃmənt/

KK: /ɪkˈstɪŋɡwɪʃmənt/

noun

Definition: The act of putting out a fire or stopping something from continuing, or the state of being stopped or ended.

Example: The extinguishment of the fire was a relief to everyone in the building.

extirpate

IPA: /ɛkˈstɜːrpeɪt/

KK: /ɛkˈstɜrˌpeɪt/

transitive verb

Definition: To completely remove or destroy something, often by pulling it out from the roots or eliminating it entirely.

Example: The invasive species was extirpated from the region to protect the native plants.

extirpated

IPA: /ɛkˈstɜːrpeɪtɪd/

KK: /ɛkˈstɜrpeɪtɪd/

adjective

Definition: No longer existing in a specific area, although it may still exist in other places.

Example: The species was extirpated from the region due to habitat destruction.

verb

Definition: To remove or destroy something completely, especially something that is unwanted or harmful.

Example: The invasive species was extirpated from the lake to protect the native fish.

extirpation

IPA: /ɛkˈstɜːrpeɪʃən/

KK: /ɛkˈstɜrpeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of completely removing or destroying something, especially a plant or a disease.

Example: The extirpation of invasive species is crucial for protecting native ecosystems.

extol

IPA: /ɪkˈtoʊl/

KK: /ɪkˈstoʊl/

transitive verb

Definition: To praise someone or something very much and express admiration for them.

Example: The teacher extolled the students for their hard work and dedication.

extoll

IPA: /ɪkˈtoʊl/

KK: /ɪkˈtoʊl/

verb

Definition: To praise something or someone very highly.

Example: The teacher extolled the students for their hard work and dedication.

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