Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

formulation

/fˌɔɹmjəlˈeɪʃən/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.48 in modern English

Syllables: for-mu-la-tion
IPA: /fˌɔɹmjəlˈeɪʃən/

16

Scrabble Score

11

Letters

4

Syllables

10

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The act, process, or result of formulating or reducing to a formula.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

The act, process, or result of formulating or reducing to a formula.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

A medicinal preparation.

Countable; Uncountable

Example Sentences

"This is one of the most enlightening theoretical formulations of Bolshevism, from which it appears that the 'rightness' of a historical movement or a state is to be judged by whether its use of violence is successful."
"The formulation with the bare infinitive was somewhat less common."
"If you liked our old shampoo, you'll love the new kinder, gentler formulation."

Usage

Inflected Forms

formulations (plural)

Derived Forms

bioformulation coformulation formulational misformulation nanoformulation nonformulation preformulation reformulation

Frequently Paired Words

formula formulate

Synonyms

conceptualization conceptualisation expression preparation

Rhymes With

information education situation population station association administration operation organization nation location application

Questions

How do you pronounce formulation?: The recorded pronunciation is /fˌɔɹmjəlˈeɪʃən/.
What does formulation mean?: The act, process, or result of formulating or reducing to a formula.

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