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fatigue

|fa-tigue|

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/fəˈtiːɡ/

extreme tiredness

Etymology
Etymology Information

'fatigue' originates from French, specifically the word 'fatigue,' where 'fatiguer' meant 'to tire.'

Historical Evolution

'fatigue' changed from the Old French word 'fatigue' and eventually became the modern English word 'fatigue'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to tire or exhaust,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

extreme tiredness resulting from mental or physical exertion or illness.

After the marathon, she felt a deep sense of fatigue.

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Verb 1

to cause someone to feel tired or exhausted.

The long journey fatigued the travelers.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35