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exhaustion

Pronunciation: /ɪgˈzɔːstʃ(ə)n, ɛg-/
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Definition of exhaustion

noun

[mass noun]
  • 1a state of extreme physical or mental tiredness:he was pale with exhaustion
  • 2the action of using something up or the state of being used up:the rapid exhaustion of fossil fuel reserves
  • 3 Logic the process of establishing a conclusion by eliminating all the alternatives.

Origin:

early 17th century: from late Latin exhaustio(n-), from Latin exhaurire 'drain out' (see exhaust)

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