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Exertion: meaning, definitions and examples

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exertion

 

[ ษชษกหˆzษœหสƒษ™n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

physical activity

Exertion refers to the physical or mental effort required to complete a task or achieve a goal. It often involves pushing oneself beyond one's comfort zone in order to accomplish something.

Synonyms

effort, exerting, exertiveness, strain

Examples of usage

  • The exertion of climbing a steep mountain left him breathless.
  • She felt the exertion of running a marathon, but was proud of her accomplishment.
  • I could see the exertion on his face as he lifted the heavy weights at the gym.
  • After hours of exertion, they finally completed the construction project.
  • The exertion of studying for the exam was worth it when she received a high grade.
Context #2 | Noun

mental effort

Exertion can also refer to the mental effort involved in concentrating, solving problems, or making decisions. It requires focus, attention, and cognitive resources.

Synonyms

cognitive strain, intellectual exertion, mental effort

Examples of usage

  • The exertion of solving a complex math problem was mentally draining.
  • She experienced mental exertion while trying to come up with a solution to the puzzle.
  • He felt the exertion of concentrating for long periods of time during the exam.
  • The mental exertion of making a difficult decision weighed heavily on her.
  • His job required mental exertion as he analyzed data and made strategic plans.

Translations

Translations of the word "exertion" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น esforรงo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅเคฐเคฏเคพเคธ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Anstrengung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ usaha

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทัƒัะธะปะปั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wysiล‚ek

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅŠชๅŠ› (ใฉใ‚Šใ‚‡ใ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท effort

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ esfuerzo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รงaba

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋…ธ๋ ฅ (๋…ธ๋ ฅ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฌู‡ุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รบsilรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ รบsilie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅŠชๅŠ› (nว”lรฌ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ napor

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รกtak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบาฏัˆ-ะถั–ะณะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒœแƒ“แƒแƒ›แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sษ™y

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ esfuerzo

Etymology

The word 'exertion' originated from the Latin word 'exertus', which means 'pushed out' or 'put forth'. The concept of exertion has been recognized throughout history as essential for achieving goals and overcoming obstacles. Whether physical or mental, exertion plays a significant role in human endeavors and accomplishments.

See also: exercise, exert, exerting, exertiveness, overexert, overexertion.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #9,322 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.