medication

noun

med·​i·​ca·​tion ˌme-di-ˈkā-shən 

1

: the act or process of medicating

2

: a medicinal substance : medicament

Synonyms of medication

• drug
• medicine
• remedy
• cure

Examples of medication in a Sentence

The company has developed a new allergy medication.

He stopped taking his medications.

Her illness has not responded to medication.

Recent Examples on the Web

Heather Diehl | Getty Images As demand rises for specialized medications like GLP-1s, logistics companies including UPS and FedEx are adapting their strategies to be able to better ship and store those pharmaceuticals. — Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 25 July 2026

Some types can be stopped or reversed if diagnosed and treated quickly, and treatment may include medication, physical therapy and other therapies. — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 25 July 2026

Dogs with acute pancreatitis often need to be hospitalized and are given fluids through a vein, medications to stop them from vomiting, nutrition (such as through a feeding tube), pain control and other supportive treatments. — The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 July 2026

Amanda will need a defibrillator and heart medication for the rest of her life, according to AZ Family. — Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 25 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing medication

• pain medication/reliever
• self-medication

Rhymes for medication

• abdication
• aberration
• abjuration
• abnegation
• abrogation
• acceptation
• acclamation
• acclimation
• accusation
• activation
• actuation
• acylation

Kids Definition

medication

noun

med·​i·​ca·​tion ˌmed-ə-ˈkā-shən 

: medicine sense 1

Medical Definition

medication

noun

med·​i·​ca·​tion ˌmed-ə-ˈkā-shən 

1

: the act or process of medicating

2

: a medicinal substance : medicament