hydrated

/ˈhaɪ.dreɪ.tɪd/
adjectiveIntermediate
🏥Medicine
formal

Having sufficient water in the body to maintain proper bodily functions.

After the marathon, she felt dehydrated and needed to hydrate quickly.

After the marathon, she felt dehydrated and needed to hydrate quickly.

Doctors recommend drinking water to stay hydrated during hot weather.

Doctors recommend drinking water to stay hydrated during hot weather.

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Hydration is crucial for maintaining bodily functions, including temperature regulation and waste removal.

general

Provided with enough moisture or liquid to prevent drying out.

The plants need to be hydrated regularly to stay healthy.

The plants need to be hydrated regularly to stay healthy.

The skin feels hydrated after applying moisturizer.

The skin feels hydrated after applying moisturizer.

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Can also refer to non-living things like plants or materials.

Collocations

stay hydratedmaintain adequate water intakeproperly hydratedhaving the right amount of water in the bodyhydrated skinskin that is moisturized and healthy

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Related Phrases

hydration therapyphrase
medical treatment involving the administration of fluids
hydration packphrase
a backpack with a built-in water reservoir

💡Pro Tip

Hydration Tips

Drink water regularly throughout the day, not just when thirsty, to stay properly hydrated.

Gold Rule

Medical Use

In medical contexts, 'hydrated' specifically refers to the body's water balance.

📖Word Origin

From 'hydrate' (1820s), from French 'hydrate,' from Latin 'hydratus,' past participle of 'hydrare' (to wet), from Greek 'hydor' (water).

📝Usage Notes

In medical contexts, 'hydrated' refers specifically to the body's water balance. In general use, it can refer to any object or material that has been moistened.

Word Breakdown

hydr-
water
root
+
-ated
past participle suffix
suffix
English Dictionary