Medication
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /mɛdɪˈkeɪʃən/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Medication is a noun meaning A medicine, or all the medicines regularly taken by a patient.
Meaning
A medicine, or all the medicines regularly taken by a patient.
More Meanings
- The administration of medicine.
Example Sentences
Have you been taking your medications? [countable]
Have you been taking your medication? [uncountable]
Such behavior, if it doesn't abate, will necessitate medication and supervision.
Are you going to be be like this all day? It’s like I’ve not took^([sic – meaning taken]) my medication.
Word Forms
- medications
Synonyms for medication
Depending on context, synonyms include medicine, medicament.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include medicine, medicament, dosage, dose, prescription, drug.
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