Auslöschung

/aʊsˈlœʃʊŋ/
extinction or erasure

Die Auslöschung der Dinosaurier geschah durch einen Asteroideneinschlag.

The extinction of the dinosaurs was caused by an asteroid impact.


general

The act of erasing, extinguishing, or annihilating something completely.

Die Auslöschung aller Daten auf dem Server war ein schwerer Fehler.

The erasure of all data on the server was a serious mistake.

Can refer to physical, digital, or metaphorical erasure.

biology

The extinction of a species or group, often due to natural or human-caused events.

Die Auslöschung des Dodos war durch menschliche Aktivitäten verursacht.

The extinction of the dodo was caused by human activities.

Used in ecological and evolutionary contexts.

Related Phrases

die Auslöschung der Schuldphrase
the cancellation of debt

Pro Tip

Context Matters

The meaning can vary from literal erasure to metaphorical extinction, depending on the context.

Gold Rule

Formal Usage

Use 'Auslöschung' in formal or technical contexts, such as scientific or legal discussions.

Word Origin

Derived from the verb 'auslöschen' (to extinguish), combining 'aus-' (out) and 'löschen' (to extinguish).

Usage Notes

Often used in formal or technical contexts, such as biology, history, or data management.

Word Breakdown

aus-
out
prefix
+
lösch
extinguish
root
+
-ung
action or state
suffix
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