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Definition fatigue in British English

fatigue noun

[uncountable] noun
/fəˈtiːɡ/
1

a feeling of being extremely tired, either physically or mentally

Example

A child's sleep problems cause parents fatigue and unnecessary guilt.

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1.1

the feeling that you have done a particular activity for so long that you no longer want to do it

Example

Too many requests for aid can cause compassion fatigue.

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2

a tendency for metal or wood to break as a result of too much pressure

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Definition fatigue in British English