lestinzione

Lestinzione is not a standard Italian word. It is generally considered a misspelling or nonstandard variant of l’estinzione, the noun meaning extinction. The form can appear in informal writing, typographical errors, or in texts produced by optical character recognition (OCR) where the apostrophe is dropped. In some older or regional writings, the variant may appear, but it is not recognized as a separate entry in standard Italian.

Etymology and orthography: L’estinzione derives from the verb estinguere and the noun estinzione, with the elision indicated by l’ before the vowel estinzione. The spelling lestinzione omits the apostrophe, contravening Italian orthography. It does not reflect a distinct etymology or meaning, but rather a violation of standard punctuation rules.

Usage and implications: In formal, academic, and editorial contexts, the correct form l’estinzione should be used whenever referring to extinction—for example, the extinction of a species, a language, or a culture. When encountered in a text, lestinzione is typically corrected to l’estinzione to restore standard spelling. The nonstandard form can obscure meaning for readers and may be perceived as a typographical error or a sign of low editorial quality.

See also: Estinzione; estinguere; estinto; estinzione di specie. These related terms cover the concept of extinction and the actions related to ending or removing something.