Word: EXTINCT
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Definition of EXTINCT
- To make extinct; to extinguish or annihilate.
- Extinguished, no longer alight (of fire, candles etc.)
"Poor Edward's cigarillo was already extinct."
- No longer used; obsolete, discontinued.
"Luckily, such ideas about race are extinct in current sociological theory."
- (of a group of organisms, as a species) No longer in existence; having died out.
"The dinosaurs have been extinct for millions of years."
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
This word's structure suggests a derivation from common English phonetic roots, though specific origin data is not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "She described the concept as somewhat "extinct", surprising the rest of the board members."
- โข "The referee verified that "extinct" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
Contains the letter "X", one of the rarest and highest scoring tiles in Scrabble, carrying a base value of up to 10 points.
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Keep this word in mind when holding the high-scoring tiles. Landing the premium consonant on a Double/Triple Letter score increases efficiency.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 16 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 16 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 18 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is EXTINCT a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is EXTINCT worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in EXTINCT? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing EXTINCT:
- # the extinct effect
- # master of extinct
- # playing with extinct
- # in terms of extinct
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