exertion

[ ig-zur-shuhn ]
/ ɪgˈzɜr ʃən /
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noun

vigorous action or effort: physical and mental exertion.
an effort: a great exertion to help others.
exercise, as of power or faculties.
an instance of this.

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Origin of exertion

First recorded in 1660–70; exert + -ion

OTHER WORDS FROM exertion

non·ex·er·tion, nounself-ex·er·tion, nounsu·per·ex·er·tion, noun

Words nearby exertion

exergonic, exergue, exert, exert oneself, exertainment, exertion, exeter, exeunt, exeunt omnes, exfiltrate, exfoliant
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Words related to exertion

strain, operation, employment, endeavor, use, utilization, stretch, effort, labor, application, exercise, travail, toil, struggle, trouble, attempt, industry, trial, activity, action

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