exhaustion
UK: ɪɡˈzɔːstʃən | US: ɪɡˈzɔːstʃən
n. the state of being extremely tired or drained of energy
n. the action of using up a resource completely
n. the process of expelling gases or steam from an engine
exhaustion = ex<out> + haust<draw> + ion<noun suffix>
- ex<out>: Latin prefix meaning "out" or "thoroughly."
- haust<draw>: From Latin haustus (past participle of haurire), meaning "to draw" or "to drain."
- ion<noun suffix>: Forms nouns indicating an action or condition.
Etymology Origin:
The word exhaustion traces back to Latin exhaurire ("to draw out, drain"), combining ex- (thoroughly) and haurire (to draw). It originally described the literal draining of liquids but evolved metaphorically to denote depletion of energy or resources. The suffix -ion solidified its meaning as a state or process in English.
After the marathon, she collapsed from sheer exhaustion.
The exhaustion of natural resources is a critical environmental issue.
The engine’s exhaustion system needs repair.
Prolonged stress can lead to mental and physical exhaustion.
The team worked to the point of exhaustion to meet the deadline.