No. 4,745 in Dutch
extinction
The Dutch word for "extinction" is "uitsterving," meaning the process of a species, family, or group ceasing to exist.
In a sentence
De uitsterving van vele diersoorten is een dringend probleem.
The extinction of many animal species is an urgent issue.
This use of 'extinction' refers to the disappearance of animal species over time.
Als er geen maatregelen worden genomen, kan er een uitsterving van biodiversiteit plaatsvinden.
If no measures are taken, an extinction of biodiversity could occur.
Here, 'extinction' signifies a large-scale loss of biological diversity.
Wetenschappers proberen de oorzaken van de uitsterving te begrijpen en manieren te vinden om deze te stoppen.
Scientists are trying to understand the causes of extinction and find ways to stop it.
In this context, 'extinction' pertains to its implications and causal factors.
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