This is the 17700th most frequent Korean word.
소멸
"소멸" means "extinction" or "disappearance."
소멸 refers to the idea of destruction or vanishing when applied to physical or abstract concepts.
에너지의 총량은 소멸하지 않는다.
The total amount of energy does not disappear.
소멸 is used metaphorically to represent the fading away of memories over time.
그의 기억은 점차 소멸되어 갔다.
His memories gradually faded away.
소멸 is employed to signify the complete destruction or disappearance of a civilization.