formulate — to create or devise a method, plan, or set of ideas
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to create or devise a method, plan, or set of ideas
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfɔːrmjəleɪt/
Korean meaning: 공식화하다, 개발하다, 작성하다
Korean pronunciation: 포-뮬-레이트 (강세: 포)
Example Sentences
- The chef spent months trying to formulate the perfect ramen recipe, but kept adding too much love.
- The government needs to formulate new policies to address climate change.
- Students must learn to formulate clear thesis statements for their essays.
formulate
VERB//ˈfɔːrmjəleɪt//
to create or devise a method, plan, or set of ideas
Scientists developing a new experimental method
Calculate to formulate, then stimulate to innovate!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'formulatus', the past participle of 'formulare', derived from 'formula' meaning 'a small form' or 'rule'. Formula itself comes from Latin 'forma' meaning 'form' or 'shape', with the diminutive suffix '-ula'.
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📝Examples
“The chef spent months trying to formulate the perfect ramen recipe, but kept adding too much love.”
“The government needs to formulate new policies to address climate change.”
“Students must learn to formulate clear thesis statements for their essays.”
“My cat seems to formulate elaborate plans to knock things off my desk at 3 AM.”
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