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

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   noun. uk / fəˈtiːɡ / us / fəˈtiːɡ / fatigue noun (TIREDNESS/WEAKNESS) Add to word list. [ U ] formal. extreme tiredness: suffer from fatigue She was suffering from fatigue. [ U ] engineering specialized. weakness in something, such as a metal part or structure, often caused by repeated bending:

4. 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. Find...

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

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   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.

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

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   Fatigue can be seen as a uni-dimensional phenomenon that influences different aspects of human life. [129] [130] It can be multi-faceted and broadly defined, making understanding the causes of its manifestations especially difficult in conditions with diverse pathology including autoimmune diseases. [46]

7. 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.

8. 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.

9. 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. You may be able to relieve it by changing your habits.

10. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › fatigueFatigue - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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    Definitions of fatigue. noun. temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work. “he was hospitalized for extreme fatigue ” “growing fatigue was apparent from the decline in the execution of their athletic skills” synonyms: tiredness, weariness. see more see less. noun.

11. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › fatiguefatigue 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.