exertion

American  

[ig-zur-shuhn] / ɪgˈzɜr ʃən /

noun

1. vigorous action or effort.

   physical and mental exertion.

   Synonyms:

   strain, activity, attempt, struggle, endeavor

2. an effort.

   a great exertion to help others.

3. exercise, as of power or faculties.

4. an instance of this.

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Related Words

See effort.

Other Word Forms

• nonexertion noun
• self-exertion noun
• superexertion noun

Etymology

Origin of exertion

First recorded in 1660–70; exert + -ion

Example Sentences

Tiamat panted with exertion, her hot breath withering the leaves around her.

From Literature

His face is bright red from exertion and his shirt is wet with sweat.

From Literature

"My body has lost the ability to recover from exertion," he says.

From BBC

Rangers' 3-1 defeat in Porto summed up their European exertions this season.

From BBC

The trackers can help monitor physical exertion, stress levels and heart rate.

From Barron's