The reduction or exhaustion of a resource, substance, or supply through use or consumption.
From Latin 'depletio' meaning emptying out, from 'deplere' (to empty completely). From 'de-' (completely) and 'plere' (to fill), literally meaning to unfill or make completely empty.
The word perfectly captures one of humanity's greatest challenges - whether we're depleting our planet's resources, our personal energy, or our bank accounts. It's the inevitable flipside of consumption in a finite world.
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