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   exhaustion

   /ɪɡˈzɔːstʃ(ə)n/

   noun

   • 1. a state of extreme physical or mental tiredness: "he was pale with exhaustion" Similar extreme tirednessovertirednessfatiguewearinesslack of energyenervationdebilitationdebilityfaintnessprostrationenfeeblementlassitudejet laginanitionastheniaOpposite vigour
   • 2. the action of using something up or the state of being used up: "the rapid exhaustion of fossil fuel reserves" Similar consumptiondepletionusing upexpendituredrainingemptyingsappingOpposite replenishment
   • 3. the process of establishing a conclusion by eliminating all the alternatives.

   Word Origin early 17th century: from late Latin exhaustio(n-), from Latin exhaurire ‘drain out’ (see exhaust).

   Scrabble Points: 20

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishEXHAUSTION | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Exhaustion is the state of being extremely tired, often caused by stress, illness, or overwork. Learn more about the meaning, usage, and synonyms of exhaustion with Cambridge Dictionary.

   • English (US)

     the state of being extremely tired: She felt sick with/from...

   • Exhaustion: Polish Translation

     exhaustion translate: wyczerpanie, przemęczenie. Learn more...

   • Exhaustion: Korean Translation

     exhaustion translate: 기진맥진함. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Znaczenie Exhaustion, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     EXHAUSTION definicja: 1. the state of being extremely tired:...

   • Vietnamese Translation

     EXHAUSTION translate: sự kiệt sức. Learn more in the...

   • Exhaustion in Japanese

     exhaustion translate: 疲労困ぱい, 極度（きょくど）の疲労（ひろう）. Learn more in...

   • Exhaustion in Arabic

     exhaustion translate: إنْهاك. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Exhaustion in Italian

     exhaustion translate: esaurimento, sfinimento, esaurimento....

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › exhaustionExhaustion Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Learn the meaning of exhaustion as the act or process of exhausting or the state of being exhausted. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related phrases and articles.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryEXHAUSTION | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   Exhaustion is the state of being extremely tired, often caused by stress, illness, or physical activity. Learn more about the meaning, usage, and synonyms of exhaustion with examples from various sources.

5. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › exhaustionexhaustion noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Definition of exhaustion noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

6. www.dictionary.com › browse › exhaustionEXHAUSTION Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Exhaustion definition: the act or process of exhausting. . See examples of EXHAUSTION used in a sentence.

7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › exhaustionExhaustion - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Exhaustion is a state of being incredibly tired. Running a marathon on a hot day often results in exhaustion . Your exhaustion might be due to physical fatigue, after shoveling snow for hours or chasing after your runaway dog, or mental tiredness.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishEXHAUSTION definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   noun. 1. extreme tiredness; fatigue. 2. the condition of being used up; consumption. exhaustion of the earth's resources. 3. the act of exhausting or the state of being exhausted. Collins English Dictionary.