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Extinguish is a verb that is commonly used to describe the act of putting out or terminating something, typically referring to the complete elimination or eradication of fire, flame, or any other form of combustion. Primarily used in the context of fire safety and control, extinguish involves the process of suppressing or quenching flames to ensure they no longer pose a threat.
In a broader sense, extinguish can also be employed to denote the act of eliminating or eradicating something completely, such as extinguishing a hope, a feeling, or an undesirable situation. It implies the complete removal or annihilation of a specific object or state, leaving no trace or evidence behind.
The term can also be applied to denote the act of putting an end to or ceasing the existence of something, often used in reference to the termination of a process, activity, or event. Extending beyond the physical realm, it can encompass the extinguishing of aspirations, dreams, or ambitions, signifying the failure to continue or achieve them.
When employed in a metaphorical sense, extinguish can portray the action of forcefully suppressing or defeating an ideology, belief, or movement, aiming to subdue or silence its influence or impact.
In conclusion, the term extinguish primarily implies the act of extinguishing a fire or any form of combustion, but it can also denote the complete elimination or eradication of anything physical, emotional, or conceptual.
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To quench, as a flame; to abolish; to cause loss of identity; to destroy.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.
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To put out; to destroy; to suppress; to put an end to.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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The word "extinguish" originates from the Latin word "extinguere", which is a combination of the prefix "ex-" (meaning "out") and the verb "stinguere" (meaning "to quench" or "to extinguish"). "Stinguere" itself derives from the Proto-Indo-European root word "*steig-" which means "to go out" or "to perish". Over time, "extinguere" evolved into the Old French word "estaindre", which eventually transformed into the Middle English word "extinguish" in the 14th century.
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