nonexertion
ʃən 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.
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exert (ɪɡˈzɜːt) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —vb | |
| 1. | to use (influence, authority, etc) forcefully or effectively |
| 2. | to apply (oneself) diligently; make a strenuous effort |
| [C17 (in the sense: push forth, emit): from Latin exserere to thrust out, from | |
| ex'ertion | |
| —n | |
| ex'ertive | |
| —adj | |
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