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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In the UK, vitamin D deficiency is relatively common, so supplementation is often advised.
From Science Daily • Jun. 25, 2026
Evidence does not support universal supplementation for all older adults.
From Science Daily • Jun. 6, 2026
Researchers found that collagen supplementation can provide measurable benefits for skin health and osteoarthritis symptoms, but offers little help when it comes to boosting sports performance.
From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026
Methionine supplementation may have potential for inflammatory conditions, kidney disease, kidney failure, and patients receiving dialysis, although more research is needed.
From Science Daily • Jun. 1, 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 Solomon, Steve
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