noun
exertion
ihg-ZUR-shuhn
Exertion (noun) means the act of applying physical or mental effort. Example: “Even light exertion left him out of breath after the illness.”
noun
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The act of applying physical or mental effort.
"Even light exertion left him out of breath after the illness."
How to use exertion
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishPhysical or mental effort spent doing something.
Common pairings
physical exertion
mental exertion
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Word forms
- Plural
- exertions
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Rhymes for exertion
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
selection
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Frequently asked questions
What does “exertion” mean?
The word “exertion” means the act of applying physical or mental effort. In plain terms, physical or mental effort spent doing something.
How do you pronounce “exertion”?
“Exertion” is pronounced ihg-ZUR-shuhn (/ɪɡˈzɝʃən/ in IPA).
How do you use “exertion” in a sentence?
Here is “exertion” used in a sentence: “Even light exertion left him out of breath after the illness.”
What part of speech is “exertion”?
“Exertion” is a noun.
