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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A large trial found that vitamin D supplementation did not significantly reduce fracture risk in generally healthy midlife and older adults who were not selected for deficiency.
From Science Daily • Jun. 6, 2026
In addition to its effects on skin and joint health, collagen supplementation was linked to modest improvements in muscle mass, muscle structure, and tendon structure.
From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026
Most of the studies examined guava juice alongside iron supplementation.
From Science Daily • May 27, 2026
"This study builds on the established role of dietary sources high in vitamin C to enhance iron absorption and improve the effectiveness of iron supplementation," he comments.
From Science Daily • May 27, 2026
Her book needs supplementation thru a study of the Romantic Shakspere criticism, written from the English point of view.
From Tieck's Essay on the Boydell Shakspere Gallery by Danton, George Henry
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