L'extinció
Example: L'extinció de moltes espècies amenaça la biodiversitat global.
Definition
"L'extinció" refers to the complete disappearance or dying out of a species or group of organisms, often resulting in the loss of biodiversity and ecological balance. It signifies the permanent end of existence for animals, plants, or other living beings.
Etymology
The word "l'extinció" comes from the Latin verb 'extinguere,' meaning to extinguish or put out, similar to putting out a fire. Over time, it evolved in Catalan to describe the irreversible disappearance of species or phenomena.
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"L'extinció" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - Environment - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 100 commonly used words.
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