Etymology:
Meaning:
To put out or end something, especially a fire, light, or life.
Origin:
The word "extinguish" has its roots in the Latin verb "extinguere," which means "to put out, quench." This verb is derived from the Indo-European root "*steg-," which also means "to cover" or "to put out." This root is found in other words related to extinguishing, such as "steganography" (the art of hiding messages within other messages) and "stegosaurus" (a dinosaur with plates on its back).
Over time, the word "extinguish" has come to be used in a broader sense to refer to putting an end to anything, not just fires or lights. For example, we might say that we "extinguished" a rumor or a debate.
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