hydration

hydration — noun

1. the act of drinking enough water or other fluids so that your body has the liqui

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Definition

the act of drinking enough water or other fluids so that your body has the liquid it needs to stay healthy and work well

Example

Runners need to pay close attention to hydration during long-distance races.

pay close attention to + hydration

The doctor told Imran that proper hydration can help prevent headaches.

proper hydration

Common collocations
  • good hydration
  • proper hydration
  • adequate hydration
  • maintain hydration
  • check hydration
  • hydration levels
  • hydration needs
Antonyms
  • dehydration

    the opposite state, when the body does not have enough water

Grammar Patterns

[adjective] hydration

hydration + of + body/person

Usage Note

Hydration is an uncountable noun and is most commonly used in discussions about health, fitness, and medical care. It often follows adjectives like good, proper, or adequate.

Common Mistakes

I need more hydration to fix the dry soil in my garden.
I need to water the dry soil in my garden.
hydration refers to the body taking in water, not to watering plants or objects.

Word family

Etymology

GreekLatinEnglish

Hydration comes from the Greek word 'hydor' meaning water, combined with the Latin suffix '-ation' which turns a verb into a noun meaning 'a process or action'. The word originally referred to a chemical process in which a substance combines with water, and later expanded to mean the process of supplying the body with enough water.