extinction

ɪkˈstɪŋkʃən
Translation Definition
NEW

Translation of extinction into German

Related topics:

Noun

1.

culture

the end of a way of life
Aussterben Untergang mVerschwinden
  • The extinction of traditional crafts is concerning.Das Aussterben traditioneller Handwerke ist besorgniserregend.
2.

biology

TECH.
the end of a species or group
TECH.
Aussterben Extinktion f
  • The extinction of dinosaurs happened millions of years ago.Das Aussterben der Dinosaurier geschah vor Millionen von Jahren.
3.

psychology

TECH.
the fading of a learned response
TECH.
Extinktion f
  • Extinction occurs when the dog stops salivating.Extinktion tritt auf, wenn der Hund aufhört zu speicheln.
4.

astronomy

TECH.
the reduction of light intensity
TECH.
Extinktion fLichtabschwächung Lichtdämpfung
  • Astronomers study extinction caused by interstellar dust.Astronomen untersuchen die Extinktion, die durch interstellaren Staub verursacht wird.
Add a suggestion |

Expressions with extinction: examples in English and translations in German

Rand des Aussterbens
vom Aussterben bedroht
The panda is on the brink of extinction due to habitat loss.
aussterben
Many animals face extinction due to habitat loss.
in den Aussterben treiben
eine Art vollständig verschwinden lassen
Human activities can drive many species to extinction.
Sprachensterben
Sprachaussterben
Language extinction threatens cultural diversity worldwide.
Massenaussterben
Massensterben
A mass extinction wiped out the dinosaurs.
Massensterben
The dinosaur era ended with a mass extinction event caused by an asteroid impact.

Synonyms and analogies of extinction in English

Examples of extinction in a sentence

  • Urbanization contributes to the extinction of rural lifestyles.
  • The extinction of the dodo bird is well-documented.
  • Climate change accelerates the extinction of many species.
  • Therapists observed extinction in the patient's phobia response.
  • Extinction was noted when the conditioned reflex diminished.
  • The telescope accounts for extinction in its measurements.

Translations of "extinction" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
dasAussterbennn.

The extinction of iconic species can have emotional impacts on communities.

Das Aussterben ikonischer Arten kann emotionale Auswirkungen auf Gemeinschaften haben.

dieAusrottungnf.

Unfortunately, they got hunted to extinction by our early ancestors.

Leider wurden sie von unseren frühen Vorfahren bis zur Ausrottung gejagt.

dieAuslöschungnf.

Therefore, the extinction of these people means neither murder nor killing.

Die Auslöschung dieser Menschen bedeutet also weder Mord noch Tötung.

dieExtinktionnf.

She measured the rate of extinction for the conditioned response in her experiments.

In ihren Experimenten maß sie die Geschwindigkeit der Extinktion der konditionierten Reaktion.

dasMassensterbennn.

Finally, we get to perhaps the most famous extinction of all.

Endlich kommen wir zum wahrscheinlich berühmtesten Massensterben jemals.

dieVernichtungnf.

And this event we commemorate is the fear that produces our own extinction.

Und bei diesem Ereignis gedenken wir der Angst um unsere eigene Vernichtung.

Erlöschenn.

The time to extinction can be varied within wide limits.

Die Zeit bis zum Erlöschen kann in weiten Grenzen variiert werden.

derUntergangnm.

Bioroids were created to prevent the extinction of human race.

Bioriods wurden erschaffen, um den Untergang der menschlichen Rasse zu verhindern.

Explore more translations and examples on Reverso Context

Other translations for extinction:

  • Löschungnf.
  • Löschennn.

extinction: Examples and translations in context

Many industries are facing extinction due to the rise of digital technology.

Viele Branchen sind durch den Aufstieg der digitalen Technologie vom Aussterben bedroht.

Many endangered species are on the brink of extinction without urgent help.

Viele bedrohte Arten stehen ohne dringende Hilfe am Rande des Aussterbens.

There are preserving laws in place to protect endangered species from extinction.

Es gibt Schutzgesetze, um gefährdete Arten vor dem Aussterben zu bewahren.

An environmental imbalance can lead to the extinction of local wildlife.

Ein Ungleichgewicht in der Umwelt kann zum Aussterben der lokalen Tierwelt führen.

The preserving measures helped save the endangered species from extinction.

Die Schutzmaßnahmen halfen, die gefährdete Art vor dem Aussterben zu bewahren.

Invasive species can lead to the extinction of native plants and animals.

Invasive Arten können zum Aussterben heimischer Pflanzen und Tiere führen.

Wildlife is on the brink of extinction in many regions.

In vielen Regionen steht die Tierwelt am Rande des Aussterbens.

Climate change continues to push more species toward the brink of extinction.

Der Klimawandel treibt immer mehr Arten an den Rand des Aussterbens.

See also:

mass extinctionbrink of extinctionface extinctionmass extinction event
Browse the dictionary entries starting with “e”:
Why use Reverso English-German Dictionary to learn "extinction"?
  • Find accurate translations for "extinction" in German

    Explore various translations of "extinction" sorted by frequency and relevance to find the perfect match for your context.

  • Browse countless real-life examples

    Understand the exact meaning of "extinction" and learn how to use it correctly in any context. Examples come from millions of authentic texts: movie dialogues, news articles, official documents, and more.

  • Listen to pronunciation

    Hear how "extinction" is pronounced by native speakers and improve your oral skills.

  • Discover expressions and idioms with "extinction" in English

    Dive into our dictionary's treasure trove of phrases and expressions containing "extinction" to grow your vocabulary including new entries from the Reverso Collaborative Dictionary.

  • Create your vocabulary list with ease

    Click the star icon to save "extinction" to your favorites.

  • Practice with flashcards

    Memorize your words with interactive flashcards containing audio and examples.

English-German translations you can rely on
Find virtually anything

Over 500,000 entries, 2 million translations and 10 million examples in context

Trusted by 70M users

including students, language teachers, and linguistic experts

Exceptional 4.7 app rating

with 250,000+ reviews on App Store and Play Store