EXTINCTION

Definition of EXTINCTION

  1. (noun)no longer active; extinguished
  2. (noun)no longer in existence
  3. (noun)the reduction of the intensity of radiation as a consequence of absorption and radiation
  4. (noun)complete annihilation
  5. (noun)a conditioning process in which the reinforcer is removed and a conditioned response becomes independent of the conditioned stimulus
  6. (noun)the act of extinguishing; causing to stop burning