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- Dictionaryfatigue/fəˈtiːɡ/
noun
- 1. extreme tiredness resulting from mental or physical exertion or illness: "he was nearly dead with fatigue" Similar Opposite
- 2. weakness in metal or other materials caused by repeated variations of stress: "metal fatigue"
verb
- 1. cause (someone) to feel exhausted: "they were fatigued by their journey"
- 2. weaken (a metal or other material) by repeated variations of stress: "the nails have become rusted through or fatigued"
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FATIGUE definition: 1. extreme tiredness: 2. weakness in something, such as a metal part or structure, often caused by…. Learn more.
fatigue noun (TIREDNESS/WEAKNESS) Add to word list. [ U ] formal. extreme tiredness: suffer from fatigue She was suffering from fatigue. [ U ] engineering specialized. weakness in something, such as a metal part or structure, often caused by repeated bending: metal fatigue The crash was caused by metal fatigue in one of the propeller blades.
1. a. : labor. b. : manual or menial work (such as the cleaning up of a camp area) performed by military personnel. c. fatigues plural : the uniform or work clothing worn on fatigue and in the field. 2. a. : weariness or exhaustion from labor, exertion, or stress. We were overcome by fatigue after the long hike. b.
Fatigue is a feeling of extreme physical or mental tiredness. She continued to have severe stomach cramp, aches, fatigue, and depression. American English : fatigue / fəˈtig /
Feb 12, 2024 · According to a 2019 report in the journal Biological Research for Nursing, fatigue can be defined as an “overwhelming, debilitating, and sustained” exhaustion that makes it harder to carry out activities and function.
Apr 18, 2023 · Fatigue is a term used to describe an overall feeling of tiredness or a lack of energy. Learn about over 30 possible causes, from stress to taking certain medications. Find...
weariness from bodily or mental exertion. a cause of weariness; slow ordeal; exertion: the fatigue of driving for many hours. Physiology. temporary diminution of the irritability or functioning of organs, tissues, or cells after excessive exertion or stimulation.
Definition of fatigue noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. fatigue. noun. /fəˈtiːɡ/ [uncountable] a feeling of being extremely tired, usually because of hard work or exercise synonym exhaustion, tiredness. physical and mental fatigue. Driver fatigue was to blame for the accident.
Feb 11, 2023 · Definition. By Mayo Clinic Staff. Fatigue is a common symptom. Almost everyone feels it during short-term illness. Fortunately, fatigue usually goes away when the illness is over. But sometimes fatigue doesn't go away. It doesn't get better with rest. And the cause might be unclear.
(Definition of fatigue from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Translations of fatigue. in Chinese (Traditional) 疲憊／虛弱, 疲憊，勞累, （金屬部件的）疲勞… See more. in Chinese (Simplified) 疲惫／虚弱, 疲惫，劳累, （金属部件的）疲劳… See more. in Spanish. fatiga, fatigar, fatiga [feminine]… See more. in Portuguese. fadiga, fatigar, cansar… See more.
