Medication — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˌme-di-ˈkā-shən/ med·i·ca·tion

Meaning & Definition of Medication

Medication (noun)

  1. the act or process of medicating
  2. a medicinal substance, medicament

Medication (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a substance or preparation used to treat disease

    "the doctor prescribed two different medications for the infection"

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Medication

The most common words with a similar meaning to Medication:

Origin & Etymology of Medication

First known use: 15th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Medication

Words & Phrases Containing Medication

Frequently Asked Questions about Medication

What does "Medication" mean?

"Medication" means the act or process of medicating. As a noun, it is defined as: the act or process of medicating.

What is another word for "Medication"?

Other words for "Medication" include cure, drug, medicament, medicinal, medicine, pharmaceutical, physic and remedy. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Medication" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Medication"?

There are 40 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Medication". Common alternatives include cure, drug, medicament, medicinal, medicine, pharmaceutical, physic, remedy and specific.

How do you use "Medication" in a sentence?

Examples of "Medication" in a sentence: "the doctor prescribed two different medications for the infection".

Is "Medication" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Medication" is a noun.

Is "Medication" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a B2-level word, "Medication" is typical of Cambridge B2 First (FCE), IELTS band 5.5–6.5, TOEFL iBT 72–94, PTE Academic 59–75, TOEIC Listening & Reading 785+.

How do you pronounce "Medication"?

"Medication" is pronounced /ˌme-di-ˈkā-shən/ and divided into syllables as med·i·ca·tion.

What is the origin of the word "Medication"?

First known use: 15th century.