Exhaustion: meaning, definitions and examples

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exhaustion

[ ɪɡˈzɔːstʃən ]

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physical condition

A state of extreme physical or mental fatigue; complete depletion of energy.

Synonyms

drained, fatigue, weariness

Examples of usage

The marathon runner experienced exhaustion after finishing the race.
After working non-stop for 12 hours, he felt extreme exhaustion.
She pushed herself to the point of exhaustion to meet the deadline.

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resources

The action or state of using up a resource completely.

Synonyms

consumption, depletion, expenditure

Examples of usage

The exhaustion of fossil fuels is a major concern for environmentalists.
The rapid growth of population can lead to the exhaustion of natural resources.
The company faced financial exhaustion after investing heavily in the project.

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legal

The complete use up of a legal remedy without further recourse.

Synonyms

completion, consummation, finalization

Examples of usage

The plaintiff faced exhaustion of all legal remedies and had no option but to accept the court's decision.
The defense argued that the exhaustion of administrative remedies was necessary before pursuing legal action.

Translations

Translations of the word "exhaustion" in other languages:

🇵🇹 exaustão

🇮🇳 थकान

🇩🇪 Erschöpfung

🇮🇩 kelelahan

🇺🇦 виснаження

🇵🇱 wyczerpanie

🇯🇵 疲労 (ひろう)

🇫🇷 épuisement

🇪🇸 agotamiento

🇹🇷 tükenmişlik

🇰🇷 탈진 (taljin)

🇸🇦 إرهاق

🇨🇿 vyčerpání

🇸🇰 vyčerpanie

🇨🇳 疲惫 (píbèi)

🇸🇮 izčrpanost

🇮🇸 þreyta

🇰🇿 шаршау

🇬🇪 დაღლილობა

🇦🇿 yorğunluq

🇲🇽 agotamiento

Word origin

The word 'exhaustion' originated from the Latin word 'exhaustio', which means 'a draining or emptying out'. It has been used in English since the 16th century to describe the state of being drained of energy or resources. Over time, the term has evolved to encompass physical, mental, and resource-related contexts, highlighting the complete depletion or use up of something. The concept of exhaustion has been a common theme in various fields, from medicine to law, reflecting the universal experience of depletion and depletion.