Fatigated

/ˈfætɪɡeɪtɪd/ adjective

Definition

Made tired, exhausted, or weakened; wearied through exertion or effort.

Etymology

From 'fatigate' (rare verb) + '-ed' past tense/adjective suffix. The past participle form of an archaic Latin-derived verb that fell out of common use.

Kelly Says

This is the past tense of 'fatigate'—a word so old-fashioned that it sounds almost like Shakespeare! While 'fatigued' became the standard modern form, 'fatigated' shows how English had alternative Latin-influenced vocabulary for the educated elite.

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