Pronunciation: /fəˈtiːɡ/

Definitions of fatigue

noun a feeling of extreme tiredness resulting from mental or physical exertion

Example Sentences

A1 I feel fatigue after a long day at work.

A2 She experienced fatigue after running a marathon.

B1 Chronic fatigue can be a symptom of an underlying health issue.

B2 The athlete pushed through the fatigue to finish the race.

C1 The doctor recommended rest and relaxation to combat the fatigue.

C2 The astronaut's fatigue was evident after months in space.

verb to cause to feel tired or exhausted

Example Sentences

A1 I fatigue easily after a long day at work.

A2 She fatigues quickly when running long distances.

B1 The constant stress of the job fatigues him mentally.

B2 The intense workout regimen fatigues her muscles, but she pushes through.

C1 The rigorous training schedule fatigues professional athletes, but they continue to perform at a high level.

C2 The demanding nature of the project fatigues the team, but they are determined to see it through to completion.

Examples of fatigue in a Sentence

formal The long hours of work led to extreme fatigue among the employees.

informal I'm feeling so tired and drained, it's like a never-ending fatigue.

slang I can't hang out tonight, I'm too fatigued from the gym earlier.

figurative The constant stress and pressure caused a deep fatigue in his soul.

Grammatical Forms of fatigue

past tense

fatigued

plural

fatigues

comparative

more fatigued

superlative

most fatigued

present tense

fatigues

future tense

will fatigue

perfect tense

have fatigued

continuous tense

are fatiguing

singular

fatigue

positive degree

fatigue

infinitive

to fatigue

gerund

fatiguing

participle

fatigued

Origin and Evolution of fatigue

First Known Use: 1669 year
Language of Origin: French
Story behind the word: The word 'fatigue' originated from the French word 'fatiguer' which means 'to tire out'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in the military context to describe the weariness from labor or exertion, the word 'fatigue' has evolved to encompass a broader sense of physical or mental tiredness in various contexts.