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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.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.

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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.

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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.

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

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   physical or mental exhaustion due to exertion. a tiring activity or effort. physiol the temporary inability of an organ or part to respond to a stimulus because of overactivity. the progressive cracking of a material subjected to alternating stresses, esp vibrations.

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

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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...

8. www.healthgrades.com › right-care › symptoms-and-conditionsFatigue: Definition, Causes, Symptoms & Treatment - Healthgrades

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   Dec 10, 2020 · A fatigue definition is a feeling or sensation of being tired, weary, exhausted, weak or low energy. It can occur during or after routine activities. Fatigue can also be a lack of energy to begin such activities. Unlike physical tiredness, a good night’s sleep often provides no relief from fatigue.

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

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

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    Definition of fatigue noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

11. 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.