overfatigue

noun

over·​fa·​tigue ˌō-vər-fə-ˈtēg How to pronounce overfatigue (audio)
Synonyms of overfatiguenext
: excessive fatigue especially when carried beyond the recuperative capacity of the individual
overfatigued
ˌō-vər-fə-ˈtēgd How to pronounce overfatigue (audio)
adjective

Word History

First Known Use

1727, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of overfatigue was in 1727

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overfatigue

noun
over·​fa·​tigue ˌō-vər-fə-ˈtēg How to pronounce overfatigue (audio)
: excessive fatigue especially when carried beyond the recuperative capacity of the individual

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