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exhaustion

/ɪɡˈzɔːs.tʃən/
ex · haus · tion
Adverb:exhaustively
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Adjective:exhausted
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exhaustion Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A state of extreme physical or mental tiredness and lack of energy.

Example

"After working double shifts at the hospital all week, she collapsed onto the sofa in complete exhaustion."

2

The action or state of completely using up a resource, supply, or subject.

Example

"Sustainable agricultural practices are essential to prevent the rapid exhaustion of soil nutrients."

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• Nearby Words

exhaustible
exhausting
exhaustingly
exhaustion
exhaustive
exhaustively
exhaustiveness

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 16th century from Late Latin exhaustionem ('a drawing out'), from the verb exhaurire ('to draw out, empty, or use up'), composed of ex- ('out') and haurire ('to draw water or drain').

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