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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

Example Sentences

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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

This depends in large degree on general health62 and nutrition, with freedom from overfatigue.

From The Mind and Its Education by Betts, George Herbert

He put it down partly to a certain subconscious excitement that this wild and immense scenery generated in his blood, partly to the spell of solitude, and partly to overfatigue.

From The Wendigo by Blackwood, Algernon

Beulah’s excitement on these various counts, combined with indiscretions in the matter of overshoes and overfatigue, made her an easy victim to a wandering grip germ.

From Turn About Eleanor by Cootes, F. Graham