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
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
Using metabolomics analyses, the scientists found that creatine supplementation increased intracellular ATP levels in dendritic cells.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 8, 2026
People at higher risk, including vegans, vegetarians, older adults and those taking medicines that affect stomach acid or diabetes treatment, may need testing or supplementation advice from a health professional.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 25, 2026
An obese person fasting without significant nutritional supplementation would begin starving long before they became really skinny.
From How and When to Be Your Own Doctor by Steve Solomon
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