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overfatigue

American  
[oh-ver-fuh-teeg] / ˈoʊ vər fəˌtig /

noun

  1. excessive tiredness from which recuperation is difficult.


Etymology

Origin of overfatigue

First recorded in 1720–30; over- + fatigue

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"The A.M.A. is extremely concerned about stress and overfatigue in residency," says Dr. William Jacott, chairman of the A.M.A.

From Time Magazine Archive

The only danger seems to be that the hustling correspondents have had to do may cause them overfatigue due to faulty training.

From Time Magazine Archive

Here, then, is another factor in overfatigue due to the monotony of work, interrupted only at long intervals.

From Making Both Ends Meet The income and outlay of New York working girls by Clark, Sue Ainslie

The next day the strain of the overfatigue was, of course, very much increased, not only by the wakeful night, but also by the annoyance which had kept her awake.

From Nerves and Common Sense by Call, Annie Payson

It was thought it was a faint brought on by overfatigue.

From The Fourth Estate, vol. 2 by Palacio Vald?s, Armando

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