Words that rhyme with extinction
Extinction is a 3-syllable word with 69 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are abstention, apprehension, ascension. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.
Definition of extinction
- no longer active; extinguished; "the extinction of the volcano"
- no longer in existence; "the extinction of a species"
- the reduction of the intensity of radiation as a consequence of absorption and radiation
3 syllables
- abstention
- ascension
- attention
- avulsion
- compulsion
- compunction
- conjunction
- contention
- convention
- convulsion
- declension
- detention
- dimension
- disjunction
- dissension
- distension
- distinction
- dysfunction
- emulsion
- expansion
- expulsion
- expunction
- extension
- impulsion
- injunction
- intension
- intention
- invention
- malfunction
- prevention
- propulsion
- repulsion
- retention
- revulsion
- subvention
- suspension
- pretension
- obtention
- prehension
- coextension
- inunction
- salientian
- reinvention
- laurentian
- recension
- evulsion
4 syllables
5 syllables
Examples of "extinction" in lyrics
See how extinction is used at the end of a line in songs:
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"Entycin, ya whole click faces extinction"
4th Disciple f/ Raw Intellect — Fabulous Felonz -
"Pass me the gun for mans extinction"
Jus Allah — White Nightmare -
"And my doublethink is on the brink of extinction"
Jimmy P. — Cold Shoulder
What do these rhymes mean?
- abstention
- the trait of abstaining (especially from alcohol)
- apprehension
- fearful expectation or anticipation; "the student looked around the examination room with apprehension" the cognitive
- ascension
- (Christianity) celebration of the Ascension of Christ into heaven
- attention
- the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others the
- avulsion
- an abrupt change in the course of a stream that forms the boundary between two parcels of land resulting in the loss of
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Rhyming tips for songwriters
When using "extinction" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like abstention, apprehension, ascension create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.
Since "extinction" has 3 syllables, try matching it with words of similar length for a balanced meter. Multi-syllable rhymes often sound more sophisticated than single-syllable pairs.