English · Body & Health
fatigue
/fəˈtiːɡ/
[/fəˈtiːɡ/]
extreme tiredness
Intermediatenoun
Definition
A state of extreme physical or mental tiredness.
Example
Weeks of long hours left her with a deep fatigue that sleep alone could not cure.
Weeks of long hours left her with a deep fatigue that sleep alone could not cure.
Etymology
From French 'fatigue', from Latin 'fatigare' to tire.
How & Where It’s Used
More than ordinary tiredness; a recognised medical symptom.