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exertions
[
ig-
zur
-sh
uh
n
]
Origin
ex·er·tion
/
ɪgˈzɜr
ʃən
/
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[
ig-
zur
-sh
uh
n
]
Show IPA
noun
1.
vigorous action or effort:
physical and mental exertion.
2.
an effort:
a great exertion to help others.
3.
exercise, as of power or faculties.
4.
an instance of this.
Origin:
1660–70;
exert
+
-ion
Related forms
non·ex·er·tion,
noun
self-ex·er·tion,
noun
su·per·ex·er·tion,
noun
Synonyms
1.
endeavor, struggle, attempt, activity, strain.
See
effort.
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Word Origin & History
exertion
1660s, from
exert
+
-ion
.
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper
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