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- Dictionaryex·er·tion/iɡˈzərSH(ə)n/
noun
- 1. physical or mental effort: "she was panting with the exertion" Similar
- 2. the application of a force, influence, or quality: "the exertion of authority" Similar
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EXERTION definition: 1. the use of a lot of mental or physical effort: 2. the use of something such as authority…. Learn more.
The meaning of EXERTION is the act or an instance of exerting; especially : a laborious or perceptible effort. How to use exertion in a sentence.
noun. vigorous action or effort: physical and mental exertion. Synonyms: strain, activity, attempt, struggle, endeavor. an effort: a great exertion to help others. exercise, as of power or faculties. an instance of this. Discover More.
Exertion means energy is coming out — so much so that when you’re done, you may feel exhausted. The opposite of ex- is in-, as in inertia — something you need exertion to overcome.
EXERTION meaning: 1. the use of a lot of mental or physical effort: 2. the use of something such as authority…. Learn more.
EXERTION definition: the act, fact, or process of exerting ; active use of strength, power, etc.; exercise | Meaning, pronunciation, translations and examples.
Exertion. (See also OVERWORK .) blood, sweat, and tears Adversity, difficulty; suffering, affliction; strenuous, arduous labor. The now common expression is a truncated version of that used by Winston Churchill in addressing the House of Commons shortly after his election as Prime Minister.
Definition of exertion noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
the use of a lot of physical or mental energy to do something: I get out of breath with any kind of physical exertion. (Definition of exertion from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Translations of exertion. in Chinese (Traditional) 努力, 盡力, 費力… See more. in Chinese (Simplified) 努力, 尽力, 费力… See more. in Spanish.
Definitions of 'exertion' 1. the act, fact, or process of exerting; active use of strength, power, etc.; exercise. [...] 2. energetic activity; effort. [...] More. Synonyms of 'exertion' • effort, action, exercise, struggle [...] • use, exercise, application, employment [...] More. Collocations with the word 'exertion' physical exertion.
