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extinction

Learn how to correctly hyphenate "extinction" with detailed syllable breakdown and pronunciation guide.

3 syllables
10 characters
English (US)
3syllables

extinction

Hyphenation via the Knuth-Liang algorithm — result not verified against authoritative sources.

extinction is a polysyllabic word with 3 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, extinction is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofextinction

1noun
  • The action of making or becoming extinct; annihilation.
  • The absorption or scattering of electromagnetic radiation emitted by astronomical objects by intervening dust and gas before it reaches the observer.
  • The inability to perceive multiple stimuli simultaneously
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