unextinction meaning: definition, etymology and quotations

unextinction

noun

Etymology From un- (reversive prefix) + extinction.

Biology, Natural sciences The process of bringing an extinct species back into existence.

"Pteranodon party, their evolution cycle is up on Xirdneh, in celebration of their unextinction there's a savior-class carrier chartered, and with this coupon we can chose two Gaeapod clones of our preference to be sacrificed to the initial pteranodon brood!" […]2005, Whispered Worlds, page 185:

noun

Etymology From un- (lack of) + extinction.

Rare Lack or absence of extinction.

A knowing subject may, on one hand, show complete unextinction, continue to give a conditioned reaction despite numerous non-reinforcements or he may, on the other hand, show immediate extinction and withhold a conditioned reaction despite hundreds of reinforcements.1960, Benjamin B. Wolman, Contemporary Theories and Systems in Psychology, page 163:

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