fatigue
Translation
fatigue, tiredness, exhaustion
Examples
She was suffering from fatigue.
She was suffering from tiredness.
Metal fatigue caused the wing to break.
The wing broke because of metal fatigue.
Grammar Patterns
extreme tiredness from exertion or illness She was suffering from fatigue.
Similar Words
Synonyms: tiredness, exhaustion, weariness
Etymology
From French 'fatigue', from Latin 'fatigare' (to tire).
Memory Tips
Think of a long, hard task that leaves you feeling completely drained. That deep tiredness is fatigue.