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Definition of overexertion

overexertion

/ˌoʊvərɪɡˈzɜːrʃən/
o · ver · ex · er · tion
Plural:overexertions
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overexertion Lexical Profile

overexertion Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

Excessive physical or mental effort that goes beyond one's safe limits, often resulting in exhaustion, strain, or injury.

Example

"The physician advised the marathon runner to rest for several days after suffering muscle cramps caused by overexertion."

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• Rhymes for overexertion

• Nearby Words

overexcitement
overexercise
overexert
overexertion
overexpand
overexpansion
overexplain

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the prefix 'over-' and 'exertion', which derives from the Latin verb 'exserere' ('to thrust out' or 'to put forth'), from 'ex-' ('out') and 'serere' ('to bind or join together').

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