Medication

B2 8+

Pronunciation: /mɛdɪˈkeɪʃən/

Definitions of medication

noun a substance used for medical treatment, especially a medicine or drug

Example Sentences

A1 I take medication for my allergies.

A2 The doctor prescribed medication for my headache.

B1 It is important to follow the instructions when taking medication.

B2 Some medications can have side effects if not taken properly.

C1 The pharmacist explained the potential interactions of the different medications.

C2 After the surgery, the patient was given a combination of medications for pain management.

Examples of medication in a Sentence

formal The doctor prescribed a new medication to treat the patient's condition.

informal I have to remember to take my medication every day.

slang I hate taking all these meds, but I know they're necessary.

figurative Music is my medication for the soul.

Grammatical Forms of medication

plural

medications

present tense

medicates

future tense

will medicate

perfect tense

has medicated

continuous tense

is medicating

singular

medication

positive degree

more medication

infinitive

to medicate

gerund

medicating

participle

medicated

Origin and Evolution of medication

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'medication' originates from the Latin word 'medicatio' which means healing or curing.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'medication' has evolved to refer to the act of administering drugs or remedies to treat a medical condition.