Designed to prevent, reduce, or counteract tiredness and exhaustion, especially during work or physical activity.
From anti- (against) + fatigue (from French fatigue, from Latin fatigare meaning to weary). The term became common in industrial and military contexts in the 20th century.
Military and manufacturing engineers developed antifatigue mats, shift schedules, and ergonomic designs to combat worker exhaustion, discovering that standing on specially cushioned surfaces can reduce leg and back fatigue by up to 50%—a simple innovation that shows how understanding biomechanics can improve daily life.
Complete word intelligence in one call. Free tier — 50 lookups/day.