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tigue
Plural
fatigues
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a feeling of extreme tiredness that is usually caused by physical or mental overwork or exercise
- Fatigue is a state of extreme tiredness and exhaustion that can result from physical or mental exertion.
- Common causes of fatigue include lack of sleep, prolonged physical activity, stress, and certain medical conditions such as anemia or thyroid disorders.
- Symptoms of fatigue may include weakness, difficulty concentrating, irritability, and reduced motivation.
- Managing fatigue often involves getting adequate rest, maintaining a balanced diet, staying hydrated, and practicing stress-reduction techniques.
- Chronic fatigue that persists despite adequate rest may require medical evaluation to identify underlying health issues and develop an appropriate treatment plan.
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routine labor or menial work performed by soldiers, such as cleaning, building, or maintenance tasks
- The unit was assigned to kitchen fatigue duty.
- Soldiers spent the morning on fatigue, clearing debris.
- After hours of fatigue, they finally rested.
- Fatigue details included digging trenches and hauling supplies.
- The sergeant ordered everyone to report for fatigue at dawn.
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weariness or loss of interest caused by overexposure or repetition
- The public shows clear pandemic fatigue.
- Campaign fatigue set in after months of nonstop rallies.
- He felt news fatigue from constant political coverage.
- Viewers experienced franchise fatigue with the latest sequel.
- The team warned of donor fatigue among supporters.
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the weakening or deterioration of a material, especially metal, after repeated stress or strain
- The engineer inspected the bridge for signs of metal fatigue.
- Airplane wings are routinely tested for fatigue.
- Cracks formed in the structure due to fatigue.
- Fatigue caused the part to fail after years of use.
- The study analyzed the fatigue properties of the alloy.