extinction

simple noun22 collocationsAvg. frequency: 6.8

the extinction of a particular species; often used as a general term for the process

the extinction of a large number of species within a relatively short period of geological time

a state where a species is very close to becoming extinct

the extinction of species all over the world

extinction occurring over a large area or among many different species

the complete disappearance of a species

the disappearance of a species from a specific geographic area, but not from its entire range

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

extinction that is likely to happen very soon

extinction that will happen at some later time

to be in a situation where extinction is likely

to be at risk of becoming extinct

to be at risk of becoming extinct

to result in a species becoming extinct

to be the reason for a species becoming extinct

to stop a species from becoming extinct

to be very close to becoming extinct

to be very close to becoming extinct

to be very close to becoming extinct

to be rescued from a situation where extinction was likely

to be certain to become extinct in the future

to continue to live or exist, despite an event or process that causes widespread extinction