Definition of supplementation in US English:
supplementation
nounˌsəpləˌmɛnˈteɪʃ(ə)nˌsəpləˌmenˈtāSH(ə)n
The addition of an extra element or amount to something.
women with unexplained fatigue may benefit from iron supplementation
count noun dietary supplementations
Example sentencesExamples
- Essential fats are necessary for life, but they must be obtained through diet or supplementation because the body cannot make them.
- Our results support the hypothesis that vitamin C supplementation reduces the risk of cancer in the middle and lower parts of the stomach.
- Proper supplementation with fat may also help newborn calves withstand cold temperatures out on the range.
- Folate and vitamin D deficiency may necessitate vitamin supplementations.
- Enhanced nutritional supplementation has improved symptoms of autism, reducing behavioral problems and increasing communication and sociability.