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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

Always overexcitement and overfatigue are to be avoided.

From Problems of Conduct by Drake, Durant

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

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

It teaches you just how long a man can carry a musket in one position without overfatigue, just how hard it is to keep awake on sentry duty after an exhausting day's march.

From Public Speaking by Winter, Irvah Lester

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