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   Fa·tigue

   /fəˈtēɡ/

   

   noun

   • 1. extreme tiredness resulting from mental or physical exertion or illness: "he was nearly dead with fatigue" Similar tirednesswearinessexhaustionovertirednessdrowsinesssomnolencelethargysluggishnesslassitudedebilityenervationlistlessnessprostrationlack of energylack of vitalityOpposite energyvigor
   • ▪ 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, typically as a result of overexposure to it: "museum fatigue"
   • 2. weakness in materials, especially metal, 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 perform menial, nonmilitary tasks, sometimes as a punishment.
   • 4. loose-fitting clothing, typically khaki, olive drab, or camouflaged, worn by soldiers: "battle fatigues" Similar khakiscamouflage clothing/gearinformal:camo clothing/gear

   verb

   • 1. cause (someone) to feel tired or exhausted: "they were fatigued by their journey"
   • ▪ reduce the efficiency of (a muscle or organ) by prolonged activity: "different sensory fibers within the normal retina could be selectively fatigued"
   • 2. weaken (a material, especially metal) 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.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.

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

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   Feb 11, 2023 · 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.

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.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.

6. www.webmd.com › balance › how-tired-is-too-tiredFatigue and Exhaustion: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment - WebMD

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   Oct 4, 2023 · Fatigue is a lingering tiredness that is constant and limiting. With fatigue, you have unexplained, persistent, and relapsing exhaustion. It's similar to how you feel when you have...

7. www.verywellhealth.com › fatigue-symptoms-causes-diagnosis-and-treatment-4768481What Is Fatigue? Symptoms and Treatment - Verywell Health

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   Feb 12, 2024 · Fatigue is often described as a lack of energy and motivation—both physical and emotional. It is different than sleepiness or drowsiness, which describes the need for sleep. Fatigue is also a response to physical and mental activities.

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

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   Apr 13, 2023 · 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.

9. www.health.com › fatigue-7376026Fatigue: Meaning, Causes, Signs, Treatment - Health

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   Apr 20, 2023 · Fatigue is a feeling of mental or physical weariness or tiredness. It is a much more intense feeling than just being tired or sleepy; it is a relatively persistent feeling of...

10. www.dictionary.com › browse › fatigueFATIGUE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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    weariness from bodily or mental exertion. a cause of weariness; slow ordeal; exertion: the fatigue of driving for many hours. Physiology. temporary diminution of the irritability or functioning of organs, tissues, or cells after excessive exertion or stimulation.

11. 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.