exhaustion
Translation
exhaustion, fatigue, depletion
Examples
She collapsed from sheer exhaustion.
She collapsed from sheer exhaustion.
The exhaustion of natural resources is a problem.
The exhaustion of natural resources is a problem.
Grammar Patterns
from exhaustion because of being extremely tired He suffered from physical exhaustion.
the exhaustion of ((sth.)) the state of using sth. up completely We must prevent the exhaustion of our resources.
Similar Words
Synonyms: fatigue, weariness, depletion; Antonyms: energy, vigor, vitality
Etymology
From Latin 'exhaustionem', a noun of action from the verb 'exhaurire'.
Memory Tips
The '-tion' suffix often indicates a state or condition. So, this is the *state* of being exhausted.