virtual extinction

Frequency: 5.55.0 per million words

a state where a species has so few individuals left that it is effectively extinct

extinctionADJECTIVE + NOUN

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Examples (10)

  • The species is now in a state of virtual extinction with only a handful surviving.
  • Overfishing has brought the bluefin tuna to virtual extinction in the Atlantic.
  • Climate change threatens many coral species with virtual extinction.
  • The traditional craft has reached virtual extinction in modern society.
  • Habitat destruction led to the virtual extinction of the local bird population.
  • Scientists warn that the tiger population faces virtual extinction within decades.
  • The ancient language is approaching virtual extinction with only five native speakers left.
  • Pollution has caused the virtual extinction of fish in this river.
  • Conservation efforts aim to prevent the virtual extinction of endangered species.
  • The forest fire resulted in the virtual extinction of the local ecosystem.