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exertion

/ɪɡˈzɜːr.ʃən/
ex · er · tion
Plural:exertions
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Adjective:exertional
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exertion Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

Vigorous physical or mental effort.

Example

"She was panting heavily from the exertion of climbing the steep mountain trail."

2

The application or exercise of a force, influence, or quality.

Example

"The treaty was finally signed after the quiet exertion of diplomatic pressure by neighboring nations."

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• Rhymes for exertion

• Nearby Words

exercycle
exergaming
exert
exertion
exfiltrate
exfoliant
exfoliate

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the mid-17th century from the verb 'exert', which derives from the Latin 'exsertus', the past participle of 'exserere', meaning 'to thrust forth' or 'put out'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Exertion. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/exertion
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