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   fatigue

   /fəˈtiːɡ/

   noun

   • 1. extreme tiredness resulting from mental or physical exertion or illness: "he was nearly dead with fatigue" Similar tirednesswearinessexhaustionovertirednessdrowsinesssomnolencelethargysluggishnesslassitudedebilityenervationlistlessnessprostrationlack of energylack of vitalityOpposite energyvigour
   • ▪ a reduction in the efficiency of a muscle or organ after prolonged activity: "buccinator and orbicularis oris muscles showing signs of fatigue"
   • ▪ a lessening in one's response to or enthusiasm for something, caused by overexposure: "votes were showing signs of election fatigue"
   • 2. weakness in metal or other materials caused by repeated variations of stress: "metal fatigue"
   • 3. menial non-military tasks performed by a soldier, sometimes as a punishment: "we're on cookhouse fatigues, sir" Similar menial workdrudgerychoresdonkey workinformal:dirty workskivvying
   • ▪ a group of soldiers ordered to do menial tasks.
   • 4. loose clothing, typically khaki, olive drab, or camouflaged, of a sort worn by soldiers on active duty: "battle fatigues" Similar khakiscamouflage clothing/gearinformal:camo clothing/gear

   verb

   • 1. cause (someone) to feel exhausted: "they were fatigued by their journey"
   • ▪ reduce the efficiency of (a muscle or organ) by prolonged activity: "different sensory fibres within the normal retina could be selectively fatigued"
   • 2. weaken (a metal or other material) by repeated variations of stress: "the nails have become rusted through or fatigued"

   Word Origin mid 17th century (in the sense ‘task that causes weariness’): from French fatigue (noun), fatiguer (verb), from Latin fatigare ‘tire out’, from ad fatim, affatim ‘to satiety or surfeit’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. fatiguability noun
   • 2. fatiguable adjective

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › fatigueFatigue Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of FATIGUE is labor. How to use fatigue in a sentence. Why are uniforms called fatigues? Synonym Discussion of Fatigue.

3. www.mayoclinic.org › symptoms › fatigueFatigue - Mayo Clinic

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   Feb 11, 2023 · Definition. By Mayo Clinic Staff. Fatigue is a common symptom. Almost everyone feels it during short-term illness. Fortunately, fatigue usually goes away when the illness is over. But sometimes fatigue doesn't go away. It doesn't get better with rest. And the cause might be unclear.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishFATIGUE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   FATIGUE definition: 1. extreme tiredness: 2. weakness in something, such as a metal part or structure, often caused by…. Learn more.

5. www.healthline.com › health › fatigueFatigue: Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment & More - Healthline

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   Apr 18, 2023 · Fatigue is a term used to describe an overall feeling of tiredness or a lack of energy. Learn about over 30 possible causes, from stress to taking certain medications.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryFATIGUE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   FATIGUE meaning: 1. extreme tiredness: 2. weakness in something, such as a metal part or structure, often caused by…. Learn more.

7. my.clevelandclinic.org › health › symptomsFatigue: Causes & Treatment - Cleveland Clinic

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   The definition of fatigue is extreme tiredness. Severe fatigue makes it difficult for you to get up in the morning and make it through your day. Many conditions and lifestyle factors can cause fatigue. You may be able to relieve it by changing your habits.

8. medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com › fatigueFatigue | definition of fatigue by Medical dictionary

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   Definition. Fatigue is physical and/or mental exhaustion that can be triggered by stress, medication, overwork, or mental and physical illness or disease. Description. Everyone experiences fatigue occasionally. It is the body's way of signaling its need for rest and sleep.

9. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › FatigueFatigue - Wikipedia

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   Another definition is that fatigue is "a significant subjective sensation of weariness, increasing sense of effort, mismatch between effort expended and actual performance, or exhaustion independent from medications, chronic pain, physical deconditioning, anaemia, respiratory dysfunction, depression, and sleep disorders".

10. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishfatigue noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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    noun. /fəˈtiːɡ/ [uncountable] a feeling of being extremely tired, usually because of hard work or exercise synonym exhaustion, tiredness. physical and mental fatigue. Driver fatigue was to blame for the accident. I was dropping with fatigue and could not keep my eyes open. Extra Examples. Topics Health problems c1, Feelings c1.

11. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishFATIGUE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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    1. uncountable noun. Fatigue is a feeling of extreme physical or mental tiredness. She continued to have severe stomach cramps, aches, fatigue, and depression. His team lasted another 15 days before fatigue began to take its toll. 2. uncountable noun [usually noun NOUN]