Definition

A substance used to treat or prevent illness or to relieve pain.

Example

The doctor prescribed a new medication for my allergies.

Conversation

Have you taken your medication today?

Not yet, I forgot to grab it this morning.

You should try setting a reminder for your medication.

That's a good idea! I'll do that to stay on track.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Medication → It is formed from "medicari" (meaning to heal) and "-tion" (a suffix indicating the action or process). The word "medication" refers to the process of healing or the act of administering medicine.

Memory Tip

Think of 'healing' ('medicari') as the main idea behind 'medication' — it’s all about the process of helping someone get better.

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