Meanings
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1
noun
The state of being extremely tired.
He collapsed from exhaustion after the race.
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2
noun
The state of being completely used up.
The exhaustion of natural resources is a serious problem.
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Derived forms
overexhaustionsexhaustion
Etymology
Borrowed from Medieval Latin exhaustiō, from exhauriō. Surface analysis: exhaust + -ion.
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