hydration
English meaning: Hydration
Definition
The process of giving the body enough water to work properly.
Example
“Proper hydration is especially important during exercise in hot weather.”
Another example: “Good hydration is essential when exercising in hot weather.”
Usage — When, Where & How
A fairly formal health and science noun (uncountable) for keeping the body watered. Common in fitness and medical writing ('proper hydration', 'stay on top of your hydration'). The verb is 'hydrate'; contrast with 'dehydration'.
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
From Greek 'hydor', meaning water.
Synonyms
- watering
- moistening
Antonyms / Opposites
- dehydration
Related Words
Common Collocations
- proper hydration
- stay hydrated
- hydration levels
- good hydration
- hydration is important
Word Forms
hydration (n); hydrate (v); hydrated (adj)
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Literary Heritage
“To thine own self be true, and it must follow, as the night the day, thou canst not then be false to any man.”
/To thine own self be true/
“Be honest with yourself — and as naturally as night follows day, you will be unable to be false to others.”
“I'm nobody! Who are you? Are you nobody, too?”
/I'm nobody! Who are you?/
“I am nobody — and that quiet anonymity is more honest than the noise of public fame.”
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