Exertion

Pronunciation: /ɪɡˈzɜːrʃən/

Definitions of exertion

noun physical or mental effort; the act of putting forth energy or striving towards a goal

Example Sentences

A1 She felt tired after the exertion of climbing the stairs.

A2 The exertion of lifting heavy boxes caused him to break a sweat.

B1 Regular exercise can help build stamina and reduce exertion during physical activities.

B2 Athletes must be careful not to overexert themselves during training to avoid injury.

C1 The marathon runner pushed through the exertion to cross the finish line.

C2 Professional athletes undergo rigorous training regimes to increase their tolerance for exertion during competitions.

Examples of exertion in a Sentence

formal The exertion required for this task is quite significant.

informal I'm feeling exhausted from all the exertion at the gym.

slang I can't handle the exertion of this job anymore, it's too much.

figurative The emotional exertion of dealing with his constant mood swings is draining.

Grammatical Forms of exertion

• past tense: exerted
• plural: exertions
• comparative: more exertion
• superlative: most exertion
• present tense: exerts
• future tense: will exert
• perfect tense: has exerted
• continuous tense: is exerting
• singular: exertion
• positive degree: exertion
• infinitive: to exert
• gerund: exerting
• participle: exerting

Origin and Evolution of exertion

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'exertion' originated from the Latin word 'exertio', which means 'a putting forth' or 'straining'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'exertion' has come to be associated with physical effort or strain, and is commonly used to describe the act of putting forth energy or strength to accomplish a task.