medication - Master This Word
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medication Word Meanings
- a substance used for medical treatment
- the act of administering a treatment
- a remedy for ailments or illnesses
medication Example Sentences
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medication Phonetic & Pronunciation
UK
/ˌmɛdɪˈkeɪʃən/
US
/ˌmɛdɪˈkeɪʃən/
medication Word Etymology
medication = medicare + -ation; Historical origin: Latin 'medicatio' → Old French → English. Memory image: Imagine a doctor giving a patient a small bottle labeled 'medication' while explaining its healing powers.
Note 1: These definitions and etymologies are not standard dictionary definitions, but extended explanations provided to help with memorization and understanding of the actual application of words. Through this background information, we strive to make words more vivid and easier to understand, and help you remember their meanings in real life.
Note 2: LexiTalk designs the learning flow around the linguistics principle of “Comprehensible Input.” When learners encounter material that is slightly above their level but still understandable from context, the brain naturally absorbs the language. That’s why we keep every word inside authentic contexts, using examples and associations to help you understand it and use it flexibly.
Read the FAQ explanation of Comprehensible InputEnglish Brain Route
I reach for a small bottle, turn the cap, and tilt it to pour a pill into my palm. I place the pill on my tongue and push a swallow of water to help it go down. I hold the bottle steady, adjust my grip, and feel a quiet shift from tension to relief as the medicine slides in. This small ritual is medication in action—a simple, tangible act I do to care for myself.
Real Context
Medication is a substance used for medical treatment. People take medication to relieve symptoms, cure illness, or prevent disease. In daily life, a doctor or pharmacist may guide how to use medication correctly, including dosage, timing, and possible side effects. Medications can come in many forms, such as pills, liquids, creams, or injections, and some require a prescription while others are available over the counter. The word also covers the process of giving a treatment, not just the substance itself. When learning English, note that medication is usually countable in contexts like 'two medications' or uncountable in 'take medication'.
Usage Reminders
- Remember: use medication to refer to a drug or regimen, not to a general remedy; say 'take medication' rather than 'take a medicine' when discussing ongoing treatment; many medications require a prescription; keep track of dosage and timing; consider interactions with other medicines; plural can be 'medications' or uncountable in 'take medication'.
Common Misconceptions
- Medication is the same as medicine.
- All medications are available without a prescription.
- Medication cannot cause side effects.
- You only take medication when you are very sick.
- Medication always cures the illness.
Thinking Differences
Explain to an English speaker that medication commonly refers to a drug or regimen and is often used in formal contexts, while medicine can be more general. Learners confuse plural forms and countability.
Learning Tips
- Practice distinguishing medication vs medicine in daily notes
- Review prescription labels to see dosage language
- Learn common phrases: medication schedule, take medication, course of medication
- Watch patient-doctor dialogues for usage patterns
- Compare with other health terms like drug, medicine, therapy
- Use flashcards for different forms like pills, liquids, injections
5-Step Learning Method - Learn English in English
Step 1: Meaning
What is the meaning of the word 'medication'?
A.Communication
B.Education
C.Celebration
D.Treatment
Step 2: Usage
How is the word 'medication' used in a sentence?
A.They went on a medication trip.
B.She enjoyed the medication party.
C.I need some medication to finish this book.
D.He refused to take his medication.
Step 3: Similar Words
Which word is similar to 'medication'?
A.Harmful
B.Remedy
C.Ignore
D.Confuse
Step 4: Opposite Words
Which word is the opposite of 'medication'?
A.Poison
B.Healing
C.Recover
D.Prescription
Step 5: Mastery
In what real-life context would someone need medication?
A.During a party
B.While traveling
C.After a surgery
D.While sleeping
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