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formulate


Meanings
  • verb

    to create a plan or proposal for something

    - "They formulated a plan to build a new library."
    - "The committee formulated a report on the company's financial situation."
  • verb

    to express or state clearly and definitively

    - "The scientist formulated his theory in a clear and concise manner."
    - "The politician formulated his stance on the issue during the debate."

Rhymes
Words rhyming with formulate
articulate , collocate , consolidate , delicate , elocate
Variants
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formulate , formulated , formulates , formulating , formulator , formulators , pre-formulate , pre-formulated , pre-formulating , preformulate , preformulated , preformulating
Etymology
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From the Latin word 'formulare', meaning 'to frame or shape'. The word 'formulate' entered the English language in the 15th century.


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  1. The word 'formulate' is often used interchangeably with the word 'articulate'. However, 'articulate' refers specifically to expressing ideas clearly and effectively, while 'formulate' encompasses both the creation of a plan or proposal and the expression of ideas.

  2. In chemistry, 'formulate' refers to the process of creating a chemical compound or mixture from its individual components.


Related Concepts
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  1. plan: A detailed blueprint for achieving a specific goal or objective.

  2. proposal: A formal offer or suggestion, often made in writing, for consideration by another party.


Culture
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In literature, 'formulate' has been used to describe the process of creating a plan or proposal, as well as the expression of ideas in a clear and definitive manner. In art, the term has been used to describe the process of shaping or framing an idea or concept.

How to Memorize "formulate"

  1. visualize

    - To visualize 'formulate', imagine shaping or framing an idea or plan in your mind.

  2. associate

    - To memorize 'formulate', associate it with the idea of shaping or framing an idea or plan.

  3. mnemonics

    - One possible mnemonic for 'formulate' is 'Forming Our Meaningful Understanding Through Articulate Language'.


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