Extinctions

Definition of Extinctions

The definition of 'extinctions' is the act or process of extinguishing or eliminating something, especially a species or population of animals or plants.

How should Extinctions divide into syllables

The word 'extinctions' has 3 syllables: ex-tinc-tions. It has 4 vowels (e, i, o, i) and 7 consonants (x, t, n, c, t, n, s).

Part of Speech - Extinctions

The extinctions of certain species have led to imbalances in ecosystems.

Sentences with Extinctions

• The extinctions of dinosaurs happened millions of years ago.
• Human activities can cause extinctions of various animal species.
• The extinction of the dodo bird is a well-known example.
• Protecting endangered species helps prevent extinctions.
• Climate change can contribute to extinctions of marine life.
• Scientists study past extinctions to understand the history of life on Earth.
• Efforts are being made to prevent the extinctions of certain plant species.
• Habitat destruction is a major cause of extinctions.
• The extinctions of certain insects can have ripple effects on ecosystems.
• Conservation organizations work to prevent extinctions and preserve biodiversity.

Quotes with Extinctions

• The extinction of the passenger pigeon is a poignant reminder of the consequences of human actions. - David Suzuki
• It is not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent that survives. It is the one that is most adaptable to change. - Charles Darwin
• Extinction is the rule. Survival is the exception. - Carl Sagan
• The loss of biodiversity is not just the loss of species, but also the loss of the connections between species. - Thomas Lovejoy
• The disappearance of a species is like the tearing out of a page from a sacred book, the burning of a poem, the annihilation of a strain of music. - E. O. Wilson
• We cannot afford to lose any species. Each one is a masterpiece, a creation unto itself. - Edward O. Wilson
• The ongoing sixth mass extinction may be humanity's most lasting legacy. - Elizabeth Kolbert
• The world becomes a better place when we work together to prevent extinctions and protect nature. - Jane Goodall
• Extinctions are a part of the natural process, but human activities are accelerating them at an alarming rate. - David Attenborough
• Every species is a masterpiece, even if it may not be considered beautiful by human standards. - Sir David Attenborough

Number of characters in Extinctions

11 ( e, x, t, i, n, c, t, i, o, n, s )

Unique letters in Extinctions

8 ( e, x, t, i, n, c, o, s )

Extinctions Backwards

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Phonetic Transcription of Extinctions

IPA (International): ɪˈkstɪŋkʃʌnz

ARA (American): ɪˈkstɪŋkʃʌnz

EPA (English): ɪˈkstɪŋkʃʌnz

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Phonetic Transcription of Extinctions

IPA (International): ɪˈkstɪŋʃʌnz

ARA (American): ɪˈkstɪŋʃʌnz

EPA (English): ɪˈkstɪŋʃʌnz

IH-KSTIH-NGSHAH-NZ