supplementation
part of speech
noun (supplementation — uncountable)
meaning for a pupil
Supplementation is adding something extra to make something complete or to make up for what is missing, especially adding vitamins or minerals to a diet. tree →
sense in the lessons
In health and science lessons, vitamin D supplementation is often advised in winter in the UK, Ireland and Canada when there is little sunshine; iron supplementation may be needed for some people. Doctors decide on supplementation; too much of some vitamins can harm you. In money or school, "supplementation" can mean extra funding or extra lessons.
examples
- Doctors recommend vitamin D supplementation in winter. tree →
- Iron supplementation helped her feel less tired. tree →
- Farmers use supplementation to feed their animals extra minerals. tree →
- Babies sometimes need vitamin supplementation. tree →
- Supplementation should only be done with a doctor's advice. tree →
- The school got some supplementation of its budget. tree →
- A balanced diet usually needs little supplementation. tree →
note
Uncountable. Noun: a supplement (the thing added); verb: supplement; adjective: supplementary. Safety: never take vitamin pills or supplements without an adult; some, like iron, are dangerous in large amounts.
Trees and pragmatics
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