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

For instance, a veterinarian might recommend over-the-counter or anti-anxiety medications. — Bill Chappell, NPR, 28 June 2026

The intake of protein helps GLP-1 users preserve muscle, as the medication can suppress appetite and require users to consume nutrient-dense food to avoid muscle loss. — Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 28 June 2026

The companies manage pharmacy claims for health insurers and negotiate with manufacturers over drug prices and what medications will be covered. — John Hanna, Chicago Tribune, 27 June 2026

To dispose of medications, use a drug take-back program or follow specific FDA guidelines for drug disposal. — Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 27 June 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