medication

noun

med·​i·​ca·​tion ˌme-di-ˈkā-shən 

1

: the act or process of medicating

2

: a medicinal substance : medicament

Synonyms

• 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

Authorities are now hoping to cut down on smoking everywhere across the archipelago, with plans to set up anti-smoking clinics that will offer medication to help people quit tobacco products. —Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 3 Nov. 2025

Because CoQ10 levels naturally dip with age, and may drop even more with certain medications, many people reach for supplements, which are often marketed for heart health, energy, muscle recovery and even brain protection. —Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2025

Following the allergic reaction, Taylor's body began to reject the medication. —Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 2 Nov. 2025

Sometimes medications and supplements can cause a milky discharge, too. —Sherri Gordon, Health, 2 Nov. 2025

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