defatigation

/dɪˌfætɪˈɡeɪʃən/

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noun

Dated; Uncountable

"Another reprehēſion of this colour is in reſpect of defatigation, vvhich makes perſeuerance of greater dignity than inception, for chance or inſtinct of nature may cauſe inception, but ſetled affection, or iudgement, maketh the continuance."

Latin defatigatio.

defatigate

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How do you pronounce defatigation?

The recorded pronunciation is /dɪˌfætɪˈɡeɪʃən/.

What does defatigation mean?

Fatigue; weariness.

Where does defatigation come from?

Latin defatigatio.

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