exhaustion — a state of extreme physical or mental tiredness
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a state of extreme physical or mental tiredness
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪɡˈzɔːstʃən/
Example Sentences
- The student's exhaustion was so severe that he fell asleep in his soup bowl during lunch.
- After three days of non-stop studying, she reached a state of complete exhaustion.
- The comedian's exhaustion was so obvious that even his jokes were tired.
exhaustion
NOUN[/ɪɡˈzɔːstʃən/]
a state of extreme physical or mental tiredness
a state of extreme physical or mental tiredness
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin 'exhaurire', composed of 'ex-' (completely) and 'haurire' (to draw out, to empty). The original sense was 'to draw out completely' or 'to empty utterly', conceptually linked to draining a vessel entirely, which metaphorically extended to the depletion of resources or energy.
Breakdown
ex- (completely, thoroughly) + haurire (to draw out, to empty, to drain). The suffix -ion converts the verb into a noun denoting the state or act of complete depletion.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The student's exhaustion was so severe that he fell asleep in his soup bowl during lunch.”
“After three days of non-stop studying, she reached a state of complete exhaustion.”
“The comedian's exhaustion was so obvious that even his jokes were tired.”
“Heat exhaustion is a serious condition that requires immediate medical attention.”
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