anti-fatigue

adjective

an·​ti-fa·​tigue ˌan-tē-fə-ˈtēg How to pronounce anti-fatigue (audio)
ˌan-tī-
: designed or intended to prevent or reduce fatigue
When you opt for a standing desk, youʼll need an anti-fatigue mat to keep your feet comfortable over those long hours standing while you work.Alan Henry

Examples of anti-fatigue in a Sentence

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Word History

First Known Use

1865, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of anti-fatigue was in 1865

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“Anti-fatigue.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anti-fatigue. Accessed 12 Sep. 2024.

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