supplementation
Americannoun
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the act or process of supplementing.
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the state of being supplemented.
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something that supplements.
Etymology
Origin of supplementation
First recorded in 1850–55; supplement + -ation
Example Sentences
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Just about everything about testosterone is controversial, from how to define a deficiency, to what level supplementation should reach, to the potential risks of therapy.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026
Following 3 years of supplementation, participants assigned to the multivitamin group reported significantly better functional health than those assigned to a placebo.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 29, 2026
Built on intensity and the refusal of outward gestures, Golding’s books leave the reader feeling that they are less in need of supplementation than of sustained attention.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 22, 2026
The researchers note that phosphatidylcholine supplementation remained effective even when introduced during middle or advanced age.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 11, 2026
Those of us who consider ourselves healthy, including young people, are not really healthy, and at the very least would benefit from nutritional supplementation.
From How and When to Be Your Own Doctor by Steve Solomon
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