Exertion
Exertion
Exertion (/ɪɡˈzɜːrʃ(ə)n/) is the physical or perceived use of energy. It originates from the Latin word "exertus", which is the past participle of "exserere" meaning "to thrust out".
Definition
Exertion is the action or process of making a physical or mental effort. It is often associated with physical activities such as exercise, labor, or any task requiring physical effort. However, it can also refer to mental effort, such as studying, problem-solving, or any task requiring mental concentration.
Related Terms
- Physical activity: Any bodily movement produced by skeletal muscles that requires energy expenditure.
- Exercise: A specific type of physical activity that is planned, structured, repetitive, and aims to improve or maintain physical fitness.
- Labor: Physical or mental work, especially of a hard or fatiguing kind; toil.
- Effort: A vigorous or determined attempt.
- Fatigue: Extreme tiredness resulting from mental or physical exertion or illness.
See Also
References
- Oxford English Dictionary, 2nd ed., 1989.
- Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary, 11th ed., 2003.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Exertion
- Wikipedia's article - Exertion
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