exertion

English

Pronunciation

• IPA: /əɡˈzɝʃən/

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Noun

exertion (plural exertions)

1. An expenditure of physical or mental effort.

Usage notes

• Adjectives often used with "exertion": physical, mental, etc.

Translations

the action of exerting

Bulgarian: напрягане (bg) n., усилие (bg) n. Dutch: inspanning (nl) f. Finnish: ponnistus

French: effort (fr) m., dépense (fr) f. Portuguese: esforço (pt)