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for·mu·late
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ˈfɔr
myəˌleɪt
/
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verb (used with object),
for·mu·lat·ed,
for·mu·lat·ing.
1.
to express in precise form; state
definitely
or systematically:
He finds it extremely difficult to formulate his new theory.
2.
to devise or develop, as a method, system, etc.
3.
to reduce to or express in a
formula
.
Origin:
1855–60;
formul(a)
+
-ate
1
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for·mu·la·ble
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lə
bəl
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adjective
for·mu·la·tion,
noun
for·mu·la·tor,
noun
non·for·mu·la·tion,
noun
pre·for·mu·late,
verb (used with object),
pre·for·mu·lat·ed,
pre·for·mu·lat·ing.
pre·for·mu·la·tion,
noun
un·for·mu·lat·ed,
adjective
well-for·mu·lat·ed,
adjective
Synonyms
1.
articulate, frame, compose, define, specify.
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formulate
(ˈfɔːmjʊˌleɪt)
—
vb
1.
to put into or express in systematic terms; express in or as if in a formula
2.
to devise
'formulator
—
n
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 10th Edition
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Word Origin & History
formulate
1860, to express in a formula, from
formula
+
-ate
. Related: Formulated; formulating.
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper
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