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fatigue

n. uncountable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //fəˈtiɡ// UK //fɐtˈiːɡ// fa·tigue

n. a feeling of being very tired in your body or mind, usually because of hard work or stress. It is more than just being sleepy; it is a deep lack of energy.

n. extreme tiredness resulting from mental or physical exertion or illness. In technical contexts, it refers to the weakening of a material caused by repeated stress or pressure.


SIMPLE

He suffered from severe fatigue after the long hike.

CONTEXTUAL

The doctor explained that her chronic fatigue was likely caused by a combination of poor sleep and high stress at work.

COMPLEX

Structural fatigue in the aircraft's fuselage was identified as the primary cause of the incident, leading to a mandatory inspection of all older models in the fleet.

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Etymology 1

From French fatigue, from fatiguer, from Latin fatīgāre (“to weary, tire, vex, harass”).

Etymology 2

From French fatiguer, from Latin fatīgāre (“to weary, tire, vex, harass”).

Usage

Commonly used in the phrase 'compassion fatigue' or 'decision fatigue' to describe mental exhaustion in specific roles.

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