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Extinct

usgb/ɪkˈstɪŋkt/Volume
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Beyond Existence

Use it to describe things that used to be alive or functioning but aren't anymore.

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The woolly mammoth became extinct thousands of years ago.
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Cultural Significance

It often refers to lost cultural aspects, like a way of life or customs.

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Some ancient rituals are now extinct.
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Historical Context

It's used for species or practices that ended due to historical events.

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Many languages went extinct after the European colonization.
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