extinct

Definition

A status update nobody wants—when something is no longer burning, no longer exists, or has been completely phased out. Whether it's a species, a trend, or last year's tech stack, extinction is permanent and usually not your fault.

Example Usage

Flash is now extinct in modern web development.

Source: Merriam-Webster via Free Dictionary API

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