fatigue

US /fəˈtiːɡ/
UK /fəˈtiːɡ/
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extreme tiredness, typically resulting from mental or physical exertion or illness

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The doctor diagnosed her with chronic fatigue.
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He felt a deep sense of fatigue after the long journey.
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exhaustionwearinesstirednesslanguordebility
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the weakening of a material caused by repeatedly applied loads

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Metal fatigue can lead to structural failure in aircraft.
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Engineers must account for material fatigue when designing bridges.
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cause to undergo fatigue

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The continuous stress began to fatigue the metal components.
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Long hours of work can fatigue even the strongest individuals.
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tireexhaustwear outdrainenervate
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fatiguedchronic fatigue syndrome