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extinction in Malay

kepupusan

/ɪkˈstɪŋkʃən/

extinction in Malay: kepupusan. In English, extinction means the action of making or becoming extinct; annihilation.

Malay words for extinction

the action of making or becoming extinct
kepupusan

English meaning of extinction

  1. noun The action of making or becoming extinct; annihilation.
  2. noun The absorption or scattering of electromagnetic radiation emitted by astronomical objects by intervening dust and gas before it reaches the observer.
  3. noun The inability to perceive multiple stimuli simultaneously.
  4. noun The fading of a conditioned response over time if it is not reinforced.

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Questions about extinction in Malay

What is the meaning of extinction in Malay?
Extinction in Malay is kepupusan.
Apakah maksud extinction dalam bahasa Melayu?
Extinction: kepupusan.
What does extinction mean in English?
Extinction means the action of making or becoming extinct; annihilation.

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