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How do you spell Exhaustion?

Correct spelling

exhaustion

Remember: EX-HAUST-ION - like a car's exhaust pipe drains out fumes

Why is exhaustion spelled this way?

From Latin exhaurire, to drain out. EX (out) + HAURIRE (to draw). Exhaustion is being drained completely — energy drawn out until nothing remains.

Common misspellings of exhaustion

exaustionexhaustianexhastionexhauston

Example

After running the marathon, complete exhaustion forced her to lie down immediately.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell exhaustion?+
The correct spelling is "exhaustion". Remember: EX-HAUST-ION - like a car's exhaust pipe drains out fumes
Is it exaustion or exhaustion?+
The correct spelling is "exhaustion", not "exaustion".

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