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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 › english › exhaustionEXHAUSTION | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   the state of being extremely tired: She felt ill with/from exhaustion. Fewer examples. As they approached the end of the marathon, the runners looked near exhaustion. Recovering from the utter exhaustion of such a long and difficult labour might take the mother several days.

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   The meaning of EXHAUSTION is the act or process of exhausting : the state of being exhausted. How to use exhaustion in a sentence.

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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. A terrible argument with your best friend can lead to exhaustion, for example.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › exhaustionEXHAUSTION | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   the state of being extremely tired: She felt sick with/from exhaustion. Fewer examples. As they approached the end of the marathon, the runners looked near exhaustion. Recovering from the utter exhaustion of such a long and difficult labor might take the mother several days.

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   noun. extreme tiredness; fatigue. the condition of being used up; consumption. exhaustion of the earth's resources. the act of exhausting or the state of being exhausted.

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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.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › english › exhaustionEXHAUSTION 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.