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exertion

/əɡˈzɝʃən/

Meanings
  • Noun

    The act of putting forth effort or energy to accomplish a task or achieve an objective.

  • Noun

    The process of using one's physical or mental abilities to complete a task or overcome an obstacle.


Pronunciation
  1. /əɡˈzɝʃən/



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Rhymes
Words rhyming with exertion
ertition , adornment , repression , impression
Variants
List of all variants of exertion that leads to same result
exertion , exertions , over-exert , over-exerted , over-exerting , over-exertion , over-exertions , over-exerts , overexert , overexerted , overexerting , overexertion , overexertions , overexerts
Forms
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exerts, exerting, exerted, exertion


Etymology
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From Old French exercer, from exercer, to exercise, from exers, exercise, from exerce, past participle of exercere, to train, drill.


Trivia
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  1. Did you know that the human heart exerts enough pressure to squirt blood 30 feet?

  2. Exertion is a key component of physical fitness, and regular exercise can help improve cardiovascular health, build muscle strength, and boost mental well-being.


Related Concepts
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  1. Effort: The amount of energy or work put into accomplishing a task or goal.

  2. Endurance: The ability to continue despite physical or emotional strain.


Culture
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Exertion has been a common theme in literature, particularly in works that focus on physical or mental challenges. For example, in Ernest Hemingway's 'A Farewell to Arms', the characters experience both physical and emotional exertion during the war. In art, exertion can be represented through depictions of athletes or laborers. In music, songs about overcoming obstacles or pushing oneself to achieve a goal often use the concept of exertion.

How to Memorize "exertion"

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    - Imagine a person lifting a heavy weight, or a student studying for an exam late into the night. These are examples of exertion.

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    - Associate the word 'exertion' with the idea of putting forth effort or energy to accomplish a task.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the phrase 'Exert energy' to remember the meaning of the word.


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