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exhaustion
noun ex·haus·tion \ig-ˈzȯs-chən\
: the state of being extremely tired : the state of being exhausted
: the act of using all of something : the act of exhausting something
Full Definition of EXHAUSTION
: the act or process of exhausting : the state of being exhausted
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First Known Use of EXHAUSTION
1615
Related to EXHAUSTION
- Antonyms
- refreshment, rejuvenation, rejuvenescence, revitalization
EXHAUSTION Defined for Kids
exhaustion
noun ex·haus·tion \ig-ˈzȯs-chən\
Definition of EXHAUSTION for Kids
1
: the condition of being very tired
2
: the act of using up completely <exhaustion of a water supply>
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exhaustion
noun ex·haus·tion \ig-ˈzȯs-chən\
Medical Definition of EXHAUSTION
1
: the act or process of exhausting : the state of being exhausted <suffered from physical and mental exhaustion>—see heat exhaustion
2
: neurosis following overstrain or overexertion especially in military combat
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