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Fatigue

Definition:

Fatigue refers to an extreme physical or mental tiredness that results from excessive activity, sleep deprivation, or the inability to rest and recover.

Part of Speech:

Noun, Verb

Senses:

Sense 1:

(Noun) Extreme physical or mental tiredness

Example sentence: After working long hours without breaks, she experienced a deep and overwhelming fatigue.

Sense 2:

(Verb) To cause extreme weariness or tiredness

Example sentence: The long hike fatigued the hikers, leaving them exhausted and in need of rest.

Usages:

Usage 1:

(Popular) Fatigue can be a symptom of various medical conditions or chronic illnesses.

Example sentence: Chronic fatigue syndrome is characterized by persistent fatigue that cannot be alleviated by rest.

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Usage 2:

(Local) In engineering, fatigue refers to the weakening or deterioration of a material due to repetitive stress or cyclic loading.

Example sentence: The bridge collapsed due to metal fatigue caused by years of continuous heavy traffic.

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