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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The researchers hope their work encourages a more careful look at omega-3 supplementation, both in clinical settings and among the general public.
From Science Daily • Apr. 26, 2026
A letter to his mum Alaina from Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust said doctors had struggled to control his calcium levels and found he had vitamin D intoxication "far above expectation for standard supplementation".
From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026
“While I personally have had great benefit from taking certain supplements, the topic of supplementation is a very small fraction of what I discuss on the podcast and social media.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026
Plant-based diets can still be healthy choices, but they may require careful planning and, in some cases, supplementation to ensure nutritional adequacy, particularly in later life.
From Science Daily • Feb. 26, 2026
It closely follows the wording of the text and does not necessitate any forced supplementation.
From The Vedanta-Sutras with the Commentary by Sankaracarya Sacred Books of the East, Volume 1 by Thibaut, George
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